National Weather ServiceRhode IslandCoastal Flood AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Coastal Flood Advisories in Rhode Island
The National Weather Service issued 8 coastal flood advisories for Rhode Island in 2025 and 4 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 25th most of any state. 2026 through September: 1, 56% below the average of 2 for those months in 2008-2025. Newport was covered most often (59 times since 2008).
How many coastal flood advisories does Rhode Island get?
Every coastal flood advisory that covered part of Rhode Island. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 1 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2008 | 4 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Rhode Island get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Rhode Island?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 59 | 14 | September 25, 2026 |
| Washington | 59 | 15 | September 25, 2026 |
| Bristol | 50 | 10 | September 25, 2026 |
| Eastern Kent | 50 | 10 | September 25, 2026 |
| Southeast Providence | 46 | 10 | September 25, 2026 |
| Block Island | 22 | 8 | September 25, 2026 |
| Western Kent | 2 | 0 | August 22, 2021 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a coastal flood advisory?
A coastal flood advisory covers minor coastal flooding at high tide, such as water on shore roads and low parking lots. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Rhode Island.