Richfield, WI (ZIP 53076) has experienced 87 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.5M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 59 injuries.
With 50 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $14.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (81%) 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 $32.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $67K in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 3, 2007.
Richfield has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $9.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 28, 2016.
Richfield has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $2K 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 Mar 3, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richfield was Flash Flood on Aug 9, 2025, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2004), causing $9M in damages. 105 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 31, 1998 also caused significant damage ($8.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 53076 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richfield, WI, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.9M in property damage.
Yes, Richfield (ZIP 53076) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 3, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 53076 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 9, 2025. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $59.5M in property damage in the Richfield, WI area (ZIP 53076). 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 →