ZIP code 64085, covering Richmond, MO, has 85 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 63 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Richmond is hailstorms, with 63 recorded events making up 74% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (17%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2015.
Richmond has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 6, 2017.
Richmond has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 30, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richmond was EF4 Tornado on May 4, 1977, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 12, 2006), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 64085 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richmond, MO, with 63 events documented.
Richmond has 18 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 64085 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 4, 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 $4.1M in property damage in the Richmond, MO area (ZIP 64085). 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 →