Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 02896 in North Smithfield, RI. These include 12 floods, 10 hailstorms, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $477K.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (12 total). 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $179.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
North Smithfield has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 29, 2020.
North Smithfield has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $282.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
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 EF1 Tornado on Aug 7, 1986, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02896 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (12 events), hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% 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 $179.5K in property damage.
Yes, North Smithfield (ZIP 02896) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $179.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2020.
North Smithfield has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $282.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02896 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 7, 1986. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $477K in property damage in the North Smithfield, RI area (ZIP 02896). 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 →