Storm surge risk snapshot · Harrisville, RI

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Current risk outlook

Storm surge risk for Harrisville, RI.

Live conditions updated just now. Refreshes every 5–40 minutes.

This view focuses on storm surge exposure patterns and coastal vulnerability near this city.

Live risk outlook

LOW

Low

Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (25/100) · Rain 27% · Max wind 5 mph.

No active local alerts at this moment.

Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

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Storm surge risk score0/100

For typical homes located in Harrisville, RI.

Baseline context

Storm surge model is not available for this location yet.

Local historical hazard map

Harrisville, RI

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Surge intelligence snapshot

Nearest tide gauge (NOAA CO-OPS)

Providence (8454000)

Distance from Harrisville: 18 mi

Observed water level: 2.06 ft (MLLW)

Observed: local time

Source: NOAA CO-OPS.

NHC storm surge watch/warning

No NHC storm surge watch/warning posted.

Source: NHC advisory feed.

Coastal flood alerts (NWS)

No coastal flood alerts at this time.

Source: National Weather Service.

Wave & surf forecast

Observed wave height: 4.92 ft

Observed: local time

Buoy: Station 44085 (35 mi)

Source: NDBC buoy observations.

5-day surge outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 27%

Max wind: 5 mph

Risk score: 25/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 6%

Max wind: 3 to 7 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Tue

LOW

Rain chance: 1%

Max wind: 7 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Wed

LOW

Rain chance: 35%

Max wind: 1 to 12 mph

Risk score: 25/100

Thu

ELEVATED

Rain chance: 88%

Max wind: 9 mph

Risk score: 55/100

Historical storm surge exposure

Local surge data facts

Observed water level2.06 ft · 18 mi
Nearest buoy waves4.92 ft · 35 mi

Data from NOAA CO-OPS, NHC surge advisories, and NWS marine forecasts.

Historical storm surge exposure near Harrisville

  • Surge risk is highest near the coast and tidal waterways, and drops quickly inland.
  • Wind direction and storm approach angle can be as important as storm category.
  • Strong storms can create surge + rainfall flooding at the same time.

Storm surge FAQs for Harrisville

Can storm surge affect Harrisville?

Surge risk generally drops quickly inland, but tidal rivers and bays can still push water farther than expected in some storms.

Is storm surge the same as flooding?

Surge is ocean water pushed onshore by wind/pressure; flooding can also come from rainfall, rivers, and drainage issues.