Richfield, OH (ZIP 44286) has experienced 104 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 61 blizzards, 22 hailstorms, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $81.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 68 injuries.
With 61 recorded incidents (59% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 53 (87%) 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 $23.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 1, 2021.
There have been 22 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 25, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (75%) 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 $24.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Richfield 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 $25.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 2024.
Richfield has experienced 3 extreme cold events 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 cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $655K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 29, 2012.
Richfield has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 5, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richfield was EF3 Tornado on May 2, 1983, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 12, 2014), causing $11M in damages. Flood on Jul 21, 2003 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 44286 has experienced 104 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (61 events), hailstorms (22 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richfield, OH, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.8M in property damage.
Yes, Richfield (ZIP 44286) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.7M 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 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 44286 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 2, 1983. This event caused $25M 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 $81.9M in property damage in the Richfield, OH area (ZIP 44286). 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 →