ZIP code 76871, covering Richland Springs, TX, has 86 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 70 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $572K.
The dominant hazard type for Richland Springs is hailstorms, with 70 recorded events making up 81% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 28, 2025.
Richland Springs has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 2009.
Richland Springs has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2022.
Richland Springs has experienced 3 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). Winter storm events have caused a combined $47K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 7, 2007.
Richland Springs has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $116K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 18, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richland Springs was EF2 Tornado on Mar 12, 1999, which caused $300K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 76871 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richland Springs, TX, with 70 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4K in property damage.
Yes, Richland Springs (ZIP 76871) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $116K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 18, 2004.
Richland Springs has 5 recorded tornado events 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 $325K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 76871 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 12, 1999. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $572K in property damage in the Richland Springs, TX area (ZIP 76871). 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 →