Richland, MI (ZIP 49083) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.5M. A total of 27 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Richland is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $560K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
Richland has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 19, 2009.
Richland has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 2, 2008.
Richland has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Richland has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richland was EF4 Tornado on Apr 2, 1977, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 21, 2004), causing $1.2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 21, 2001 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49083 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richland, MI, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $560K in property damage.
Yes, Richland (ZIP 49083) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 2, 2008.
Richland has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 19, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49083 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 2, 1977. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.5M in property damage in the Richland, MI area (ZIP 49083). 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 →