Little Compton, RI natural hazards
Most of the natural-hazard damage FEMA expects in Little Compton comes from inland flooding, and overall the risk is very low for a U.S. community. Flood insurance has paid 25 claims here since 1985. 9 federal disasters brought FEMA money into town.
FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025 · OpenFEMA claims, aid & declarationsHow exposed is Little Compton?
FEMA expects yearly storm and flood damage to homes and buildings in Little Compton to be higher than in 10% of U.S. communities, mostly from inland flooding and hurricanes.
What Little Compton faces
Each hazard’s share of the damage FEMA expects here, and how that compares with the rest of the country.
Inland flooding
Hurricanes
Lower here
Not a risk here
Does Little Compton flood?
Every paid claim on a federal flood insurance policy in Little Compton, from FEMA’s records.
Biggest named events
- Hurricane Bob: 19 claims, $257K
- Hurricane Sandy: 2 claims, $15K
are insured
are insured
9 federal disasters brought FEMA money here
Disasters the President declared that paid out in Little Compton itself: aid to households, or repair grants to the Town of Little Compton.
Severe Storms and Flooding
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm
Hurricane Sandy
Tropical Storm Irene
Severe Storms and Flooding
Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Flooding
Record Snow
Little Compton and the towns around it
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FEMA’s expected losses across Little Compton total about $1.0M a year, counting buildings, people and crops.
Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025); OpenFEMA: NFIP redacted claims, multiple-loss properties, community status book and residential penetration rates, housing assistance (owners and renters), public assistance funded projects, hazard mitigation properties and disaster declarations. Census tracts: U.S. Census Bureau.