Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 02908 in Providence, RI. These include 20 floods, 13 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.8M. A total of 23 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 20 recorded incidents (50% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (35%) 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 $26.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2022.
There have been 13 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 Jul 18, 2012.
Providence 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.
Providence has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Providence was Flood on Mar 29, 2010, which caused $25.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 7, 1986), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 5, 2022 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02908 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (20 events), hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Providence, RI, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26.9M in property damage.
Yes, Providence (ZIP 02908) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2022.
Providence 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 02908 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 29, 2010. This event caused $25.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.8M in property damage in the Providence, RI area (ZIP 02908). 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 →