Federal records document 158 natural disaster events in the Richfield, MN area (ZIP 55423). These include 139 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $475.1M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 356 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Richfield is hailstorms, with 139 recorded events making up 88% of the area's disaster history. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $110.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Richfield has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $218.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2011.
Richfield has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $143M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 1998.
Richfield has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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). 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2018.
Richfield has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2013.
Richfield has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richfield was EF1 Tornado on May 22, 2011, which caused $166M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 30, 1998), causing $140M in damages. 1" Hail on May 15, 1998 also caused significant damage ($100M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 55423 has experienced 158 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (139 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), floods (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richfield, MN, with 139 events documented. These events have caused a combined $110.5M in property damage.
Yes, Richfield (ZIP 55423) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2013.
Richfield has 5 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 $218.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 55423 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 22, 2011. This event caused $166M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $475.1M in property damage in the Richfield, MN area (ZIP 55423). 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 →