Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 28137 in Richfield, NC. These include 21 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Richfield is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 10, 2025.
Richfield has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $6.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Richfield has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 6, 2020.
Richfield has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 24, 1978.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richfield was Flood on Sep 17, 2018, which caused $6.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 29, 1999), causing $3M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 29, 1991 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 28137 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richfield, NC, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Richfield (ZIP 28137) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Richfield has 4 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 $6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 6, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28137 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2018. This event caused $6.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.7M in property damage in the Richfield, NC area (ZIP 28137). 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 →