Federal records document 63 natural disaster events in the Cranston, RI area (ZIP 02905). These include 31 floods, 21 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 23 injuries.
With 31 recorded incidents (49% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 10 (32%) 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 $55.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2022.
There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
Cranston has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Cranston has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
Cranston has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 12, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cranston was Flood on Mar 29, 2010, which caused $26.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 29, 2010), causing $25.6M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 7, 1986 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02905 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (31 events), hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cranston, RI, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $55.1M in property damage.
Yes, Cranston (ZIP 02905) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $55.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2022.
Cranston has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02905 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 29, 2010. This event caused $26.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $59.2M in property damage in the Cranston, RI area (ZIP 02905). 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 →