R.I. No. 2 of states at risk of major natural disaster property damage

RHODE ISLAND TRAILS only Florida in a ranking of states at the highest risk of property damage loss from natural hazards, according to information released Thursday from CoreLogic. / COURTESY CORELOGIC
RHODE ISLAND TRAILS only Florida in a ranking of states at the highest risk of property damage loss from natural hazards, according to information released Thursday from CoreLogic. / COURTESY CORELOGIC

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island trails only Florida in a ranking of states at the highest risk of property damage loss from natural hazards, according to information released Thursday by CoreLogic, a real estate data firm.
Florida had the highest score at 94.51, followed by Rhode Island at 79.67; Louisiana, 79.23; California, 75.56; and Massachusetts, 72.12. Michigan was considered the state with the lowest level of risk at 20.22.
The rankings were determined by analyzing data from nine natural hazards: flood, wildfire, tornado, storm surge, earthquake, straight-line wind, hurricane wind, hail and sinkhole. Each state was given a score ranging from zero to 100 based on exposure.
“In the past, natural hazards have been difficult to compare and combine in a meaningful way. Hazard risk score measures risk concentration consistently and pinpoints the riskiest places in the U.S. with timely and granular accuracy. This insight is critical in conducting comparative risk management nationwide and fully understanding exposure to potential natural hazard damage,” Howard Botts, vice president and chief scientist for CoreLogic Spatial Solutions, said in a statement.
In addition to Michigan, other states with low natural hazards were West Virginia, 20.67, and New York, 24.97.
Arkansas and Hawaii were omitted from the list due to limited data. To view the full list, visit www.corelogic.com.

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