Richwood, OH (ZIP 43344) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 46 injuries.
With 11 recorded incidents (31% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $13K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. 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 $4M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Richwood has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $326K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2019.
Richwood 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $26K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2007.
Richwood has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $560K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 6, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richwood was EF2 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 6, 2007), causing $540K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43344 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richwood, OH, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13K in property damage.
Yes, Richwood (ZIP 43344) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $326K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2019.
Richwood has 11 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 $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43344 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.9M in property damage in the Richwood, OH area (ZIP 43344). 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 →