Natural Disasters in Greene, RI
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
69.4
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
74.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
23.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
84.8
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
23
Public Assistance
$35.1M
Individual Assistance
$9.3M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
8 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Storm and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Mar 2024 | — | $1.2M |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Mar 2024 | $2.0M | $2.5M |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Snowstorm | May 2022 | $636K | — |
| Hurricane Henri → | Hurricane | Aug 2021 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $15.3M | $211K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Severe Storm | Apr 2015 | $689K | — |
| Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm → | Severe Storm | Mar 2013 | $743K | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Nov 2012 | $491K | — |
| Hurricane Sandy → | Hurricane | Oct 2012 | — | — |
| Tropical Storm Irene → | Hurricane | Sep 2011 | $1.1M | — |
| Hurricane Irene → | Hurricane | Aug 2011 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Mar 2010 | — | — |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Severe Storm | Mar 2010 | $13.5M | $5.0M |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Record Snow → | Snowstorm | Feb 2005 | $522K | — |
| Major Water Main Break → | Other | Nov 1996 | — | — |
| Blizzard of 96 (severe Snow Storm) → | Snowstorm | Jan 1996 | — | — |
| Blizzards, High Winds & Record Snowfall → | Snowstorm | Mar 1993 | — | — |
| Hurricane Bob → | Hurricane | Aug 1991 | — | — |
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PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1,300
Total Claims Paid
$21,498,231
Avg Claim Payout
$16,537
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
21
Federal Funding
$893,000
Properties Protected
4
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.14
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 5 | $51,404 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 4 | $48,963 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 3 | $62,968 |
| 103.1: Feasibility, Engineering and Design Studies; 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 2 | $13,300 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $496,208 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Greene has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, earthquake, ice storm. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (8 declarations). 1,300 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $35,072,911 in public assistance recovery funding. $9,316,352 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 21 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.