Rhode Island has 10 hurricane impacts on NOAA's 1851-2025 record, 3 of them major, and a trailer at Providence is towing in 0 of the 6 storm-season months by our rule. 3 trailer storage facilities are listed in Rhode Island; 3 list enclosed indoor space.
| Month | Providence high / low | trailer | Rhode Island hurricanes since 1851 | Westerly high / low | trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38° / 22° | towing | 0 | 40° / 25° | towing |
| Feb | 41° / 24° | towing | 0 | 41° / 26° | towing |
| Mar | 48° / 30° | towing | 0 | 47° / 32° | towing |
| Apr | 59° / 40° | towing | 0 | 57° / 41° | towing |
| May | 69° / 49° | towing | 0 | 67° / 50° | towing |
| Jun | 78° / 59° | towing, storm watch | 0 | 75° / 59° | towing, storm watch |
| Jul | 84° / 65° | towing, storm watch | 0 | 82° / 66° | towing, storm watch |
| Aug | 82° / 64° | stored | 2 | 81° / 64° | stored |
| Sep | 75° / 57° | stored | 7 | 74° / 57° | stored |
| Oct | 64° / 45° | stored | 1 | 64° / 47° | stored |
| Nov | 53° / 36° | towing, storm watch | 0 | 54° / 38° | towing, storm watch |
| Dec | 43° / 28° | towing | 0 | 45° / 30° | towing |
Trailer column rule: towing outside June to November; towing with a storm watch in June, July and November; stored and secured August to October.
By that rule a trailer at Providence has 6 months towing (December to May), 3 of towing, storm watch and 3 stored. 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 | trailer that month (Providence) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1991 | Bob | 2 | stored |
| Sep 1960 | Donna | 1 | stored |
| Sep 1954 | Edna | 1 | stored |
| Aug 1954 | Carol | 3 | stored |
Providence averages 47.5 inches of precipitation a year, wettest in March (4.9 in), before any storm is added.
3 live listings in 3 cities; by listed type: 3 indoor, 1 climate-controlled, 2 covered and 3 outdoor (types overlap). 1 publishes a monthly rate on StowHelp, from $25 to $25 (median $25).
| Facility | City | Listed storage | Listed amenities | Also listed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 401 Storage - Warwick | Warwick | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | RV |
| 401 Storage - West Warwick | West Warwick | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | RV |
| Storage Place - Cranston | Providence | indoor, outdoor, climate-controlled | security cameras, gated entry | Boat, RV, Car, Motorcycle, ATV, Jet Ski, Snowmobile, Kayak, Golf Cart |
| City | Trailer Storage listings | Enclosed | Covered | Open lot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Warwick | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| West Warwick | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Of the 10 hurricanes NOAA records in Rhode Island since 1851, 0 arrived in months our season rule marks as towing at Providence (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May and Dec) and 10 in the other months. At Westerly the count is 0 in months towing. 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). A trailer at Providence is stored in all three by our season rule, and towing in 0 of the 6 season months overall, so settle storage before June 1.
3 of 3 live Rhode Island listings list enclosed indoor space; 2 list covered and 3 outdoor spaces. By city: Providence (1; 1 enclosed), Warwick (1; 1 enclosed) and West Warwick (1; 1 enclosed). The most enclosed listings are in Providence (1) and Warwick (1). 1 list climate-controlled units. Listings span 3 cities. Prefer a wind-rated building outside the flood zone.
Move it at once. 3 Rhode Island listings list enclosed space; book one before June. 10 of the 10 Rhode Island hurricanes on record came in months a trailer at Providence is stored by our rule and 0 while it is towing, so the plan has to work in both states. Providence averages 4.9 inches in March, so check the site drains.
Listings span 3 Rhode Island cities. The largest groups are Providence (1 listed), Warwick (1 listed) and West Warwick (1 listed). For covered spaces, Warwick (1) and West Warwick (1) lead. Statewide, 3 list open lots, 2 covered parking and 3 enclosed space, so a trailer 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).