ZIP code 66080, covering Richmond, KS, has 124 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 69 hailstorms, 27 floods, and 18 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.8M. A total of 12 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 69 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 24 (89%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 28, 2024.
Richmond has experienced 5 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 30, 2006.
Richmond has experienced 5 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richmond was EF2 Tornado on May 23, 1981, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 29, 2007), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Jun 28, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 66080 has experienced 124 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), floods (27 events), severe wind events (18 events), blizzards (5 events), and tornadoes (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richmond, KS, with 69 events documented.
Yes, Richmond (ZIP 66080) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Richmond 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 66080 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 23, 1981. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.8M in property damage in the Richmond, KS area (ZIP 66080). 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 →