Richfield, PA (ZIP 17086) has a moderate disaster history with 18 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (10 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2023.
Richfield has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 8, 2021.
Richfield has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Richfield has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richfield was EF1 Tornado on Aug 12, 2017, which caused $501K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 17, 1992), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17086 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richfield, PA, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500 in property damage.
Richfield has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 8, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17086 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 12, 2017. This event caused $501K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Richfield, PA area (ZIP 17086). 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 →