Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 02917 in Smithfield, RI. These include 15 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Smithfield is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 29, 2020.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2022.
Smithfield has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2024.
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 Smithfield was Flash Flood on Sep 5, 2022, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 23, 2018), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02917 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Smithfield, RI, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Smithfield (ZIP 02917) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2022.
Smithfield has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02917 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 5, 2022. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the Smithfield, RI area (ZIP 02917). 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 →