Richmond, MI (ZIP 48062) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
With 14 recorded incidents (39% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 30, 2024.
Richmond has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $13.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2018.
Richmond has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 24, 2021.
Richmond has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $530K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 1998.
Richmond 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2018.
Richmond has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $320K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richmond was Ice Storm on Apr 3, 2003, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 24, 2021), causing $4.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 21, 2013 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 48062 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richmond, MI, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Richmond (ZIP 48062) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $320K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Richmond 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 $4.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 24, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 48062 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Apr 3, 2003. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.9M in property damage in the Richmond, MI area (ZIP 48062). 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 →