Newport County
Rhode Island — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 36th
Newport County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 36.4, 36th national percentile), driven primarily by hurricane and coastal flood exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $14M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hurricane | Low | 0.20 / yr | $2M |
| Coastal Flood | Medium | 3.70 / yr | $754K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $483K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.46 / yr | $9M |
| Lightning | Low | 19.71 / yr | $281K |
| Drought | Low | 3.57 / yr | $98K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 0.70 / yr | $430K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 2.61 / yr | $208K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 9.74 / yr | $41K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.24 / yr | $41K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.73 / yr | $243K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.04 / yr | $219K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $6K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $32 |
| Hail | Very Low | 1.06 / yr | $3K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Newport County?
Newport County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 36.4 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 36th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Newport County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hurricane (Low, $2M EAL), Coastal Flood (Medium, $754K EAL), Earthquake (Very Low, $483K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Newport County compare to other Rhode Island counties?
Newport County ranks #4 of 5 Rhode Island counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Newport County's $14M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.