Government agency data shows 21 natural disaster events for ZIP 17087 in Richland, PA. These include 13 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 76 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Richland is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
Richland has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 22, 2023.
Richland has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2025.
Richland has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 3, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richland was EF3 Tornado on Jun 18, 1970, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 6, 1994), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17087 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richland, PA, with 13 events documented.
Richland has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 22, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17087 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 18, 1970. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Richland, PA area (ZIP 17087). 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 →