Carman, IL (ZIP 61425) has experienced 105 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 66 hailstorms, 19 severe wind events, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.9M. A total of 27 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Carman is hailstorms, with 66 recorded events making up 63% 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 $23.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Carman has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 18, 2017.
Carman has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 16, 2015.
Carman has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 21, 2006.
Carman 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 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carman was 2.8" Hail on May 8, 2003, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 4" Hail (May 8, 2003), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($4.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61425 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), severe wind events (19 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carman, IL, with 66 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.4M in property damage.
Yes, Carman (ZIP 61425) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 18, 2017.
Carman 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 16, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61425 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on May 8, 2003. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.9M in property damage in the Carman, IL area (ZIP 61425). 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 →