Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 62319 in Camden, IL. These include 12 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Camden is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 20, 2023.
Camden has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 1, 2018.
Camden has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Camden has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2013.
Camden has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Camden was EF3 Tornado on Jun 21, 1981, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 12, 1999), causing $2.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62319 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Camden, IL, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200K in property damage.
Yes, Camden (ZIP 62319) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2013.
Camden has 6 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 1, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62319 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 21, 1981. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.9M in property damage in the Camden, IL area (ZIP 62319). 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 →