Roofing Contractors in Rhode Island

Compare 82 contractor listings across 1 market in Rhode Island. Start with a city below, then review ratings, services, and storm-risk context before contacting a local roofer.

82 contractors
1 market
4.9 avg rating
53/100 storm risk
2,208 storm events since 1956
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Providence, RI
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Rhode Island Storm Risk Overview

53
/100
High Risk

Since 1956, Rhode Island has experienced 2,208 severe weather events, including 148 hail storms, 21 tornadoes, and $135.2M in total property damage. Rhode Island averages 2.9 hail events and 34.1 high-wind events per year, making regular roof inspections essential for homeowners across the state.

Based on NOAA data from 1956-2026. How storms affect roof lifespan →

148
Hail Events
2.9/year avg
1,097
Wind Events
Max 100 mph
21
Tornadoes
Strongest: F2
$135.2M
Property Damage
1956-2026

Hardest Hit Areas in Rhode Island

  1. 1
    Providence County
    438 events
  2. 2
    Washington County
    344 events
  3. 3
    Newport County
    239 events
  4. 4
    Northwest Providence County View Providence contractors →
    216 events
  5. 5
    Bristol County View Providence contractors →
    207 events

Rhode Island Storm Season: Month-by-Month Breakdown

Storm events by month

Peak storm season in Rhode Island runs from January through January. The best time to schedule a roof inspection is immediately after, in February.

Most Damaging Storms in Rhode Island

The 5 costliest severe weather events recorded statewide in Rhode Island, ranked by total property damage.

October 29, 2012 Coastal Flood $11.2M in damage
Southeast Providence + 6 more areas

Superstorm Sandy, a hybrid storm with both tropical and extra-tropical characteristics, brought high winds and coastal flooding to southern New England. Easterly winds gusted to 50 to 60 mph for interior southern New England; 55 to 65 mph along the eastern Massachusetts coast and along the I-95 corridor in southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island; and 70 to 80 mph along the southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island coasts. A few higher higher gusts occurred along the Rhode Island coast. A s...

National Weather Service
March 29, 2010 Flood $86.5M in damage
Kent + 4 more areas

Eight to ten inches of rain fell across Kent County causing record rises on the Pawtuxet River at Cranston, cresting at nearly 21 feet, roughly 6 feet higher than the previous record set only two weeks prior. The Pawtuxet River flows into Kent County and resultant flooding occurred in Warwick, West Warwick, and Coventry. The South Branch of the Pawtuxet River also went into flood, setting a record at just over nine feet. ||Numerous basements were flooded in East Greenwich, Warwick, West War...

National Weather Service
March 22, 2001 Flood $3.0M in damage
Northwest Providence + 1 more areas

Minor to moderate flooding occurred along the Blackstone and Pawtuxet Rivers as a result of melting snow and heavy rainfall. Damage was estimated at three million dollars, and affected nearly 1,400 homes and 37 businesses.The Blackstone River at Woonsocket crested at 11.65 feet at 225 am on the 23rd (flood stage is 9 feet). The Pawtuxet River at Cranston crested at 11.36 feet at 615 pm on the 22nd (flood stage is 9 feet).

National Weather Service
March 5, 2001 Heavy Snow $10.0M in damage
Northwest Providence + 3 more areas

A major winter storm impacted central and northern Rhode Island with heavy snow and strong winds. The slow-moving storm, which tracked south of New England, dumped more than a foot of snow across Providence and Kent counties and knocked out power to tens of thousands of customers. Schools and businesses were shut down for three days in some communities. Officially, T.F. Green State Airport in Warwick reported a storm total of 6.5 inches. Other areas of Kent County reported 6 to 10 inch...

National Weather Service
August 7, 1986 Tornado $2.8M in damage
Providence County F2, 4 mi path

Data: NOAA Storm Events Database (National Centers for Environmental Information). Last updated 2026-06-12. Covers 1956-2026. Hail, wind, and tornado data from 1956. All event types from 1996.

Use the storm history above as a planning signal, then compare local contractors by city. For post-storm decisions, read the hail damage insurance guide and storm chaser scam checklist.

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Rhode Island experiences an average of 3 hail events per year across the state, based on NOAA data from 1956-2026. 53% of hail events produce stones 1 inch or larger, which is the threshold for asphalt shingle damage. The largest hail recorded in this period was 2.8 inches (baseball-sized).
Peak severe weather season in Rhode Island runs from January, with January typically being the most active month. Homeowners should schedule roof inspections before or immediately after peak season.
Rhode Island has experienced 21 tornadoes over the past 71 years, averaging 0 per year. The strongest tornado in this period was rated F2.
The most damaging recent storm event in Rhode Island was a flood on March 29, 2010, causing an estimated $86.5M in property damage. The state has experienced $135.2M in total storm-related property damage since 1956.

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