ZIP code 62237, covering Swanwick, IL, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (43 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 8, 2009.
Swanwick has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Swanwick has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Swanwick has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 20, 2005.
Swanwick has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 31, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Swanwick was EF1 Tornado on Apr 5, 1985, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 11, 2006), causing $1.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62237 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Swanwick, IL, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Swanwick (ZIP 62237) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $350K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Swanwick has 13 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 $4.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 8, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62237 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 5, 1985. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.3M in property damage in the Swanwick, IL area (ZIP 62237). 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 →