Richland, TX (ZIP 76681) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
With 17 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $36K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2024.
Richland has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $391K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 31, 2023.
Richland has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 11, 2025.
Richland has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Richland has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 28, 2009.
Richland has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 5, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richland was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 15, 2021, which caused $2.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 28, 2009), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76681 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (7 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richland, TX, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $36K in property damage.
Yes, Richland (ZIP 76681) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2025.
Richland has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $40K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 5, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76681 was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill, which occurred on Feb 15, 2021. This event caused $2.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.7M in property damage in the Richland, TX area (ZIP 76681). 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 →