ZIP code 28574, covering Richlands, NC, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 89 injuries.
With 37 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 22, 2023.
Richlands has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $145K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 3, 2018.
Richlands has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Richlands has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 13, 2020.
Richlands has experienced 1 hurricane on record. Hurricane-related events have caused a combined $34.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Sep 13, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richlands was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon) on Sep 13, 2018, which caused $34.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 30, 2010), causing $7M 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 28574 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and hurricane (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richlands, NC, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500 in property damage.
Yes, Richlands (ZIP 28574) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Richlands has 12 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 $9.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 22, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 28574 was Category 1 Hurricane (Typhoon), which occurred on Sep 13, 2018. This event caused $34.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.4M in property damage in the Richlands, NC area (ZIP 28574). 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 →