Richfield, KS (ZIP 67953) has experienced 149 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 117 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 12 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $135K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 79% of all recorded events (117 total). Of these, 3 (3%) 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 Aug 3, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 19, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 19, 2020.
Richfield has experienced 6 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 $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 15, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richfield was EF1 Tornado on Apr 15, 2016, which caused $80K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67953 has experienced 149 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (117 events), severe wind events (14 events), wildfires (12 events), and tornadoes (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richfield, KS, with 117 events documented.
Richfield has 6 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 $135K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 15, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67953 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 15, 2016. This event caused $80K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $135K in property damage in the Richfield, KS area (ZIP 67953). 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 →