Fowler, IL (ZIP 62338) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $60K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
With 27 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Fowler has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Fowler has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 27, 2008.
Fowler 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 17, 2011.
Fowler has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2002.
Fowler has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 19, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fowler was Flash Flood on May 19, 2025, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62338 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fowler, IL, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Fowler (ZIP 62338) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 19, 2025.
Fowler 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 27, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62338 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 19, 2025. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $60K in property damage in the Fowler, IL area (ZIP 62338). 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 →