Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the New Douglas, IL area (ZIP 62074). These include 25 hailstorms, 12 extreme heat events, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.7M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 107 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for New Douglas is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 12 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2012.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $985K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
New Douglas has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 2013.
New Douglas 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 3, 2008.
New Douglas has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Douglas was 1.8" Hail on May 1, 2002, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 1, 2006), causing $1.7M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62074 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), extreme heat events (12 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Douglas, IL, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, New Douglas (ZIP 62074) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 26, 2022.
New Douglas has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $985K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62074 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 1, 2002. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.7M in property damage in the New Douglas, IL area (ZIP 62074). 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 →