ZIP code 60071, covering Richmond, IL, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Richmond is hailstorms, with 41 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (58%) 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 $14.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2020.
Richmond has experienced 7 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 $16.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 2021.
Richmond has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 11, 2016.
Richmond has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 23, 2012.
Richmond has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richmond was EF3 Tornado on Jan 7, 2008, which caused $13.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 17, 2013), causing $4.7M in damages. Flood on Jul 12, 2017 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60071 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richmond, IL, with 41 events documented.
Yes, Richmond (ZIP 60071) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2020.
Richmond has 7 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 $16.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60071 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 7, 2008. This event caused $13.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.8M in property damage in the Richmond, IL area (ZIP 60071). 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 →