Grafton, IL (ZIP 62037) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. Across all recorded events, 4 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 37 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Grafton has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $887K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 3, 2019.
Grafton 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 May 7, 2002.
Grafton has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 8, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grafton was 87 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 7, 2002, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 5, 2005), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62037 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grafton, IL, with 37 events documented.
Yes, Grafton (ZIP 62037) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $887K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 3, 2019.
Grafton 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 8, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62037 was 87 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 7, 2002. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Grafton, IL area (ZIP 62037). 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 →