Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 02898 in Richmond, RI. These include 12 floods, 7 blizzards, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Richmond is floods, with 12 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (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 $5M 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 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richmond was Coastal Flood on Oct 29, 2012, which caused $4.7M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 02898 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (12 events), blizzards (7 events), hailstorms (6 events), and severe wind events (6 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richmond, RI, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5M in property damage.
Yes, Richmond (ZIP 02898) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5M 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 02898 was Coastal Flood, which occurred on Oct 29, 2012. This event caused $4.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.4M in property damage in the Richmond, RI area (ZIP 02898). 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 →