Farmer City, IL (ZIP 61842) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 28 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (28 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Farmer City 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 1, 2006.
Farmer City has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Farmer City has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 12, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Farmer City was Flash Flood on Jul 12, 2014, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 1, 2006), causing $450K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61842 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Farmer City, IL, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Farmer City (ZIP 61842) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 12, 2014.
Farmer City has 18 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61842 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 12, 2014. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1M in property damage in the Farmer City, IL area (ZIP 61842). 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 →