Rhode Island has 10 hurricane impacts on NOAA's 1851-2025 record, 3 of them major, and a boat at Providence is in the water in 4 of the 6 storm-season months by our rule. 22 boat storage facilities are listed in Rhode Island; 16 list enclosed indoor space.
| Month | Providence high / low | boat | Rhode Island hurricanes since 1851 | Westerly high / low | boat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38° / 22° | laid up | 0 | 40° / 25° | laid up |
| Feb | 41° / 24° | laid up | 0 | 41° / 26° | laid up |
| Mar | 48° / 30° | laid up | 0 | 47° / 32° | laid up |
| Apr | 59° / 40° | launch or haul-out | 0 | 57° / 41° | launch or haul-out |
| May | 69° / 49° | in the water | 0 | 67° / 50° | in the water |
| Jun | 78° / 59° | in the water | 0 | 75° / 59° | in the water |
| Jul | 84° / 65° | in the water | 0 | 82° / 66° | in the water |
| Aug | 82° / 64° | in the water | 2 | 81° / 64° | in the water |
| Sep | 75° / 57° | in the water | 7 | 74° / 57° | in the water |
| Oct | 64° / 45° | launch or haul-out | 1 | 64° / 47° | launch or haul-out |
| Nov | 53° / 36° | launch or haul-out | 0 | 54° / 38° | launch or haul-out |
| Dec | 43° / 28° | laid up | 0 | 45° / 30° | laid up |
Boat column rule: in the water at a 65°F high and 45°F low or warmer; launch or haul-out from a 52°F high; laid up below.
By that rule a boat at Providence has 5 months in the water (May to September), 3 of launch or haul-out and 4 laid up. The Atlantic season runs June 1 to November 30.
1 of the 10 came after 1975; the strongest reached Category 3. Most fell in September (7), August (2) and October (1).
| Month | Storm | Category in Rhode Island | boat that month (Providence) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1991 | Bob | 2 | in the water |
| Sep 1960 | Donna | 1 | in the water |
| Sep 1954 | Edna | 1 | in the water |
| Aug 1954 | Carol | 3 | in the water |
Providence averages 47.5 inches of precipitation a year, wettest in March (4.9 in), before any storm is added.
22 live listings in 13 cities; by listed type: 16 indoor, 1 climate-controlled, 15 covered, 20 outdoor and 2 wet-slip (types overlap). 1 publishes a monthly rate on StowHelp, from $25 to $25 (median $25).
| Facility | City | Listed storage | Listed amenities | Also listed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinckley Yacht Services | Portsmouth | indoor, outdoor, covered, wet slip | Jet Ski | |
| Compass Self Storage - Providence | Providence | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Kirby Marine | Warwick | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Sail Newport | Newport | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Conanicut Marina | Jamestown | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Extra Space Storage - Providence | Providence | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Newport Yachting Center Marina | Newport | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Extra Space Storage - Pawtucket | Pawtucket | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Public Storage - North Providence | North Providence | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| The Marina at BLU | Warwick | outdoor | ||
| Bristol Yacht Club | Bristol | outdoor | ||
| Bristol Marine | Bristol | outdoor | ||
| East Greenwich Marina | East Greenwich | outdoor | ||
| Space Station Self Storage | East Providence | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| Extra Space Storage - West Warwick | West Warwick | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski | |
| CubeSmart - Narragansett | Narragansett | indoor, outdoor, covered | Jet Ski |
| City | Boat Storage listings | Enclosed | Covered | Open lot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Newport | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Warwick | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Bristol | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| East Greenwich | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| East Providence | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jamestown | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Narragansett | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| North Kingstown | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| North Providence | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Of the 10 hurricanes NOAA records in Rhode Island since 1851, 9 arrived in months our season rule marks as in the water at Providence (May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep) and 1 in the other months; 1 fell in months marked launch or haul-out. At Westerly the count is 9 in months in the water. 0 have come since 2000 and 3 were Category 3 or stronger.
In NOAA's record, Rhode Island impacts fall most often in September (7), August (2) and October (1). In those months a boat at Providence is in the water in September, in the water in August and launch or haul-out in October by our season rule, and in the water in 4 of the 6 season months overall, so settle storage before June 1.
16 of 22 live Rhode Island listings list enclosed indoor space; 15 list covered and 20 outdoor spaces. By city: Providence (5; 3 enclosed), Newport (3; 3 enclosed), Warwick (3; 2 enclosed) and Bristol (2; 0 enclosed). The most enclosed listings are in Providence (3) and Newport (3). 1 list climate-controlled units. Listings span 13 cities. Prefer a wind-rated building outside the flood zone.
Move it at once. 16 Rhode Island listings list enclosed space; book one before June. All but 1 of the 10 Rhode Island hurricanes on record came in months a boat at Providence is in the water by our rule, so expect to move it from use, not from storage. Providence averages 4.9 inches in March, so check the site drains.
Listings span 13 Rhode Island cities. The largest groups are Providence (5 listed), Newport (3 listed), Warwick (3 listed), Bristol (2 listed) and East Greenwich (1 listed). For covered spaces, Newport (3) and Providence (2) lead. Statewide, 20 list open lots, 15 covered parking and 16 enclosed space, so a boat owner can usually choose between shelter levels in the same city.
NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991-2020 (USW00014765, USW00014794); NOAA AOML hurricane impacts 1851-2025; StowHelp listings 2026-10-07 (methodology).