United StatesRhode IslandNWS, FEMA, USGSArchive to October 13, 2026
Rhode Island: warnings and declarations in 2026
The National Weather Service issued 32 warnings for Rhode Island in 2026 through September, 30% below the average of 46 for those months in 2008-2025. The most frequent was the severe thunderstorm warning (8). FEMA has made 0 declarations for Rhode Island this year.
Latest notices in Rhode Island
NWS Boston/NortonWarningSeptember 28, 2026
Flood Warning: Bristol, Norfolk, Plymouth and 2 more, MA and RI
Expired 1:45 p.m. EDT, September 28, 2026
NWS Boston/NortonWarningSeptember 26, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Bristol, Plymouth and Newport, MA and RI
Expired 6:45 p.m. EDT, September 26, 2026
NWS Boston/NortonWarningSeptember 26, 2026
High Wind Warning: Eastern Essex, Suffolk, Eastern Norfolk and 10 more, MA and RI
Expired 8:00 a.m. EDT, September 27, 2026
NWS Boston/NortonWarningSeptember 14, 2026
Flood Warning: Washington County, RI
Expired 2:00 p.m. EDT, September 14, 2026
NWS Boston/NortonWarningSeptember 13, 2026
Flood Warning: Kent and Providence, RI
Expired 2:00 a.m. EDT, September 14, 2026
NWS Boston/NortonWarningSeptember 13, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Bristol, Bristol, Kent and 3 more, MA and RI
Expired 1:45 p.m. EDT, September 13, 2026
NWS Boston/NortonWarningAugust 7, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Tolland, Windham, Hampden and 3 more, CT and MA
Expired 9:45 p.m. EDT, August 7, 2026
NWS Boston/NortonWarningAugust 4, 2026
Flood Warning: Washington County, RI
Expired 2:00 p.m. EDT, August 4, 2026
Which warnings, watches and advisories does Rhode Island get?
| Product | Yearly average 2008-2025 | 2025 | 2026 through September | Average, same months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 20 | 11 | 8 | 19 |
| Wind Advisory | 17 | 12 | 3 | 9 |
| Flood Advisory | 14 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Flood Warning | 14 | 2 | 8 | 11 |
| Dense Fog Advisory | 13 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 11 | 10 | 7 | 8 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 5 | 4 | 7 | 5 |
| Flood Watch | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Heat Advisory | 4 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| High Wind Warning | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Frost Advisory | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| High Surf Advisory | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| High Wind Watch | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | 4 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| Flash Flood Watch | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Freeze Warning | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Red Flag Warning | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Snow Squall Warning (since 2018) | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Freeze Watch | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Tornado Warning | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Blizzard Warning | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 13, 2026.
How many warnings does Rhode Island get each year?
Every NWS warning (VTEC significance W) that covered part of Rhode Island. 2026 is drawn as an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 32 |
| 2025 | 24 |
| 2024 | 99 |
| 2023 | 84 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2021 | 68 |
| 2020 | 60 |
| 2019 | 58 |
| 2018 | 66 |
| 2017 | 50 |
| 2016 | 62 |
| 2015 | 45 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2012 | 54 |
| 2011 | 44 |
| 2010 | 63 |
| 2009 | 39 |
| 2008 | 68 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 13, 2026.
When in the year?
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 13, 2026.
FEMA declarations for Rhode Island in 2026
FEMA has made no declaration for Rhode Island in 2026 so far.
Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. Data as of October 11, 2026.
Questions about Rhode Island's warnings
How many weather warnings does Rhode Island get a year?
An average of 55 NWS warnings a year in 2008-2025, and 24 in 2025.
What is the most common warning in Rhode Island?
The severe thunderstorm warning: 20 a year on average in 2008-2025.
Where do the live warnings come from?
From the National Weather Service's alert feed (api.weather.gov), which AreaZine reads every few minutes. For a warning in force now, the NWS office page and NOAA Weather Radio are the first source; phones receive only the most dangerous warnings as Wireless Emergency Alerts.