Richards, TX (ZIP 77873) has a moderate disaster history with 14 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $603K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 7 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $53K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2004.
Richards 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 $66K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 16, 2007.
Richards has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $425K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 21, 1998.
Richards has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $54K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 15, 2021.
Richards has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 18, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richards was EF1 Tornado on Jan 21, 1998, which caused $400K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 77873 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richards, TX, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $53K in property damage.
Yes, Richards (ZIP 77873) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 18, 2014.
Richards has 2 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 $425K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 21, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 77873 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 21, 1998. This event caused $400K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $603K in property damage in the Richards, TX area (ZIP 77873). 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 →