Rhode Island has 10 hurricane impacts on NOAA's 1851-2025 record, 3 of them major, and a personal watercraft at Providence is on the water in 3 of the 6 storm-season months by our rule. 26 jet ski & PWC storage facilities are listed in Rhode Island; 16 list enclosed indoor space.
| Month | Providence high / low | personal watercraft | Rhode Island hurricanes since 1851 | Westerly high / low | personal watercraft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38° / 22° | off the water | 0 | 40° / 25° | off the water |
| Feb | 41° / 24° | off the water | 0 | 41° / 26° | off the water |
| Mar | 48° / 30° | off the water | 0 | 47° / 32° | off the water |
| Apr | 59° / 40° | off the water | 0 | 57° / 41° | off the water |
| May | 69° / 49° | wetsuit weather | 0 | 67° / 50° | wetsuit weather |
| Jun | 78° / 59° | on the water | 0 | 75° / 59° | wetsuit weather |
| Jul | 84° / 65° | on the water | 0 | 82° / 66° | on the water |
| Aug | 82° / 64° | on the water | 2 | 81° / 64° | on the water |
| Sep | 75° / 57° | wetsuit weather | 7 | 74° / 57° | wetsuit weather |
| Oct | 64° / 45° | off the water | 1 | 64° / 47° | off the water |
| Nov | 53° / 36° | off the water | 0 | 54° / 38° | off the water |
| Dec | 43° / 28° | off the water | 0 | 45° / 30° | off the water |
Jet Ski column rule: on the water from a 76°F high; wetsuit weather from 66°F; off the water below.
By that rule a personal watercraft at Providence has 3 months on the water (June to August), 2 of wetsuit weather and 7 off the water. 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 | personal watercraft that month (Providence) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1991 | Bob | 2 | on the water |
| Sep 1960 | Donna | 1 | wetsuit weather |
| Sep 1954 | Edna | 1 | wetsuit weather |
| Aug 1954 | Carol | 3 | on the water |
Providence averages 47.5 inches of precipitation a year, wettest in March (4.9 in), before any storm is added.
26 live listings in 11 cities; by listed type: 16 indoor, 1 climate-controlled, 15 covered, 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safe Harbor Allen Harbor | North Kingstown | indoor, outdoor, covered | Boat | |
| Space Station Self Storage | East Providence | indoor, outdoor, covered | Boat | |
| MetroVault Storage | Warwick | indoor, outdoor, covered | Boat | |
| Extra Space Storage - West Warwick | West Warwick | indoor, outdoor, covered | Boat | |
| CubeSmart - Narragansett | Narragansett | indoor, outdoor, covered | Boat | |
| G & J Boat RV & Self Storage | Providence | |||
| Fairwinds Marina | Providence | |||
| Extra Space Storage - Pawtucket | Pawtucket | indoor, outdoor, covered | Boat | |
| Conanicut Marina | Jamestown | indoor, outdoor, covered | Boat | |
| Public Storage - North Providence | North Providence | indoor, outdoor, covered | Boat | |
| Sail Newport | Newport | indoor, outdoor, covered | Boat | |
| Hinckley Yacht Services | Portsmouth | indoor, outdoor, covered, wet slip | Boat | |
| Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard | Newport | indoor, outdoor, covered, wet slip | Boat | |
| Kirby Marine | Warwick | indoor, outdoor, covered | Boat | |
| RI Boat and RV Storage | Providence |
| City | Jet Ski & PWC Storage listings | Enclosed | Covered | Open lot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 13 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Newport | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Warwick | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 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 |
| Pawtucket | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Portsmouth | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Of the 10 hurricanes NOAA records in Rhode Island since 1851, 2 arrived in months our season rule marks as on the water at Providence (Jun, Jul and Aug) and 8 in the other months; 7 fell in months marked wetsuit weather. At Westerly the count is 2 in months on 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 personal watercraft at Providence is wetsuit weather in September, on the water in August and off the water in October by our season rule, and on the water in 3 of the 6 season months overall, so settle storage before June 1.
16 of 26 live Rhode Island listings list enclosed indoor space; 15 list covered and 16 outdoor spaces. By city: Providence (13; 3 enclosed), Newport (3; 3 enclosed), Warwick (2; 2 enclosed) and East Providence (1; 1 enclosed). The most enclosed listings are in Providence (3) and Newport (3). 1 list climate-controlled units. Listings span 11 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. 1 of the 10 Rhode Island hurricanes on record came in months a personal watercraft at Providence is off the water by our rule and 2 while it is on the water, so the plan has to work in both states. Providence averages 4.9 inches in March, so check the site drains.
Listings span 11 Rhode Island cities. The largest groups are Providence (13 listed), Newport (3 listed), Warwick (2 listed), East Providence (1 listed) and Jamestown (1 listed). For covered spaces, Newport (3) and Providence (2) lead. Statewide, 16 list open lots, 15 covered parking and 16 enclosed space, so a personal watercraft 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).