North Smithfield, RI (ZIP 02895) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 12 floods, 8 hailstorms, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $32M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for North Smithfield is floods, with 12 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $32M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
North Smithfield has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 29, 2020.
North Smithfield has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 1986.
North Smithfield has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for North Smithfield was Flood on Mar 29, 2010, which caused $23.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 29, 2010), causing $8.3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02895 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (12 events), hailstorms (8 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Smithfield, RI, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32M in property damage.
Yes, North Smithfield (ZIP 02895) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
North Smithfield has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02895 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 29, 2010. This event caused $23.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32M in property damage in the North Smithfield, RI area (ZIP 02895). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →