Rumford, RI (ZIP 02916) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 16 floods, 11 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Rumford is floods, with 16 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (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 $26M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 6, 2023.
Rumford 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.
Rumford 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.
Rumford has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rumford was Flood on Mar 29, 2010, which caused $25.6M in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Oct 29, 2012), causing $220K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02916 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (16 events), hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rumford, RI, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26M in property damage.
Yes, Rumford (ZIP 02916) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2022.
Rumford has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $35K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02916 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 $26.3M in property damage in the Rumford, RI area (ZIP 02916). 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 →