Loraine, IL (ZIP 62349) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $602.5K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Loraine is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 27, 2019.
Loraine has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Loraine has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $527.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2008.
Loraine 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.
Loraine has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Loraine was EF2 Tornado on May 10, 2003, which caused $400K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62349 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Loraine, IL, with 22 events documented.
Loraine has 5 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 $527.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62349 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 10, 2003. This event caused $400K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $602.5K in property damage in the Loraine, IL area (ZIP 62349). 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 →