Washington County weather alerts
There are no active weather alerts for Washington County, RI right now.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 860 alerts that included Washington County, roughly 86 a year. The most common is the dense fog advisory (130 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on November 13, 2021. 2 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Washington County alert history
Alert events that included Washington County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
| Alert type | 2016–2025 | 2026 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dense Fog Advisory | 130 | 0 | July 1, 2025 |
| Wind Advisory | 115 | 2 | May 30, 2026 |
| Flood Warning | 87 | 4 | September 14, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Warning | 76 | 3 | August 13, 2026 |
| Flood Watch | 63 | 5 | November 6, 2026 |
| Winter Weather Advisory | 51 | 3 | February 8, 2026 |
| Coastal Flood Advisory | 32 | 1 | September 25, 2026 |
| Heat Advisory | 31 | 3 | August 6, 2026 |
| High Wind Warning | 31 | 2 | September 25, 2026 |
| High Wind Watch | 29 | 2 | September 25, 2026 |
| Severe Thunderstorm Watch | 27 | 1 | July 4, 2026 |
| Flood Advisory | 24 | 0 | April 15, 2019 |
| Winter Storm Watch | 22 | 2 | February 22, 2026 |
| Winter Storm Warning | 21 | 1 | January 25, 2026 |
| Red Flag Warning | 19 | 0 | November 15, 2024 |
| Frost Advisory | 16 | 1 | October 7, 2026 |
| Flash Flood Warning | 13 | 4 | September 13, 2026 |
| Freeze Warning | 11 | 0 | October 10, 2025 |
| Fire Weather Watch | 7 | 0 | May 17, 2023 |
| Freeze Watch | 6 | 0 | October 10, 2025 |
| Tropical Storm Watch | 6 | 0 | September 13, 2023 |
| Tropical Storm Warning | 6 | 0 | August 21, 2021 |
| Snow Squall Warning | 6 | 4 | January 1, 2026 |
| Coastal Flood Warning | 5 | 0 | January 13, 2024 |
| Extreme Heat Warning | 4 | 1 | July 1, 2026 |
| Extreme Cold Watch | 3 | 0 | February 3, 2023 |
| Blizzard Warning | 3 | 1 | February 22, 2026 |
| Cold Weather Advisory | 3 | 3 | February 7, 2026 |
| Extreme Heat Watch | 3 | 1 | July 1, 2026 |
| Tornado Watch | 3 | 0 | September 2, 2021 |
| Extreme Cold Warning | 2 | 0 | February 3, 2023 |
| Tornado Warning | 2 | 0 | November 13, 2021 |
| Hurricane Watch | 1 | 0 | August 20, 2021 |
| Hurricane Warning | 1 | 0 | August 21, 2021 |
| Storm Surge Warning | 1 | 0 | August 20, 2021 |
Tornado history in Washington County
2 tornadoes have been recorded in Washington County since 1950. That ranks 2 of 5 counties in Rhode Island. The most recent was on November 13, 2021 (rated EF0).
Strongest tornadoes in Washington County
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 10, 2012 | EF0 | Washington County | 3.8 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
| November 13, 2021 | EF0 | Washington County | 1.5 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
Most recent tornadoes
| Date | Rating | County | Path length | Width | Deaths | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 13, 2021 | EF0 | Washington County | 1.5 mi | 150 yd | 0 | 0 |
| August 10, 2012 | EF0 | Washington County | 3.8 mi | 20 yd | 0 | 0 |
About Washington County
- Population: 130,333 (2024 estimate)
- State: Rhode Island
- NOAA Weather Radio SAME code: 044009 (how to use it)