Dow, IL (ZIP 62022) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $30M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 26 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 9, 2015.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $25.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2019.
Dow has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
Dow has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 1, 1983.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dow was Flood on Jun 2, 2019, which caused $24.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 1, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages. 87 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 7, 2002 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62022 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dow, IL, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Dow (ZIP 62022) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2019.
Dow has 3 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 1, 1983.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62022 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 2, 2019. This event caused $24.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30M in property damage in the Dow, IL area (ZIP 62022). 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 →