Updated April 2026
Flood Risk in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has 6 counties with flood risk data, 29 total NFIP flood insurance claims, and an average risk score of 12 out of 100.
6
Counties
29
NFIP Claims
$403,140
Total Payouts
12
Avg Risk Score
Grade Distribution
A
6
counties
B
0
counties
C
0
counties
D
0
counties
F
0
counties
Riskiest in Rhode Island
| County | Grade | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | A | 19 |
| Kent | A | 12 |
| Newport | A | 12 |
| Providence | A | 11 |
| Statewide | A | 10 |
Safest in Rhode Island
| County | Grade | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | A | 9 |
| Statewide | A | 10 |
| Providence | A | 11 |
| Kent | A | 12 |
| Newport | A | 12 |
All 6 Counties in Rhode Island
Sorted by flood risk score, highest to lowest.
| # | County | Grade | Score | Claims | Payouts | Disasters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | A | 19 | 8 | $188,896 | 8 |
| 2 | Kent | A | 12 | 5 | $43,846 | 8 |
| 3 | Newport | A | 12 | 5 | $82,693 | 8 |
| 4 | Providence | A | 11 | 6 | $49,514 | 7 |
| 5 | Statewide | A | 10 | 0 | $0 | 4 |
| 6 | Bristol | A | 9 | 5 | $38,191 | 8 |