Is Melville, RI safe from storm surge?

Melville has high storm surge exposure in the stored long-term model (97/100).

City score

97/100

Level: high

P85-based state reference

96/100

Same hazard across RI.

Comparison

Melville is close to the state reference for this hazard (97 vs 96).

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Why this answer

Storm surge exposure derived from NOAA SLOSH MOM (AGL) data.

This answer uses stored long-term hazard scores and the statewide reference. It does not describe current conditions. Open the separate live page for available weather and alert signals, and follow official watches, warnings, and emergency guidance.

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