Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 02832 in Richmond, RI. These include 16 floods, 7 blizzards, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.2M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Richmond is floods, with 16 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $33.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
Richmond has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $181.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2021.
Richmond has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $191K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2022.
Richmond has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richmond was Flood on Mar 29, 2010, which caused $24.8M in property damage. Another major event was Coastal Flood (Oct 29, 2012), causing $4.7M in damages. Flood on Mar 30, 2010 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02832 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (16 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), and hailstorms (5 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richmond, RI, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $33.8M in property damage.
Yes, Richmond (ZIP 02832) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $33.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 02832 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 29, 2010. This event caused $24.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34.2M in property damage in the Richmond, RI area (ZIP 02832). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →