Richmond, OH (ZIP 43944) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.9M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (24 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (86%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2022.
Richmond has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 29, 2021.
Richmond has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 13, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richmond was Flood on Sep 17, 2004, which caused $1.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 19, 1996), causing $960K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 43944 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richmond, OH, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Richmond (ZIP 43944) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2022.
Richmond has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 29, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 43944 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 17, 2004. This event caused $1.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.9M in property damage in the Richmond, OH area (ZIP 43944). 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 →