ZIP code 62012, covering Brighton, IL, has 91 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 71 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (71 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $480K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 18, 2024.
Brighton has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $880K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2008.
Brighton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brighton was EF2 Tornado on May 1, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 1, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62012 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brighton, IL, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $480K in property damage.
Yes, Brighton (ZIP 62012) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $880K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2008.
Brighton has 12 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 $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 18, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62012 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 1, 1983. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.3M in property damage in the Brighton, IL area (ZIP 62012). 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 →