National Weather ServiceRhode IslandFlood AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Flood Advisories in Rhode Island
The National Weather Service issued 0 flood advisories for Rhode Island in 2025 and 14 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 51st most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 11 for those months in 2008-2025. Providence was covered most often (177 times since 2008).
How many flood advisories does Rhode Island get?
Every flood advisory that covered part of Rhode Island. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2012 | 23 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2010 | 21 |
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2008 | 27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 177 | 0 | April 15, 2019 |
| Kent | 152 | 0 | April 15, 2019 |
| Washington | 135 | 0 | April 15, 2019 |
| Newport | 129 | 0 | April 15, 2019 |
| Bristol | 125 | 0 | April 15, 2019 |
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 flood advisory?
A flood advisory covers flooding that is less serious than a warning, such as water on roads or in low-lying areas, that is still a hazard to drivers and walkers. 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.