Warsaw, IL (ZIP 62379) has experienced 146 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 92 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 15 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $42M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 17 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Warsaw is hailstorms, with 92 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $11.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (68%) 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 $12.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2015.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $395K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $23.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 5, 2023.
Warsaw has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 21, 2006.
Warsaw has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Warsaw was EF3 Tornado on Apr 8, 1999, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 4, 2008), causing $9.8M in damages. Frost/Freeze on May 3, 2005 also caused significant damage ($5.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62379 has experienced 146 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (92 events), floods (19 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Warsaw, IL, with 92 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.5K in property damage.
Yes, Warsaw (ZIP 62379) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2015.
Warsaw has 14 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 $23.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 5, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62379 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 8, 1999. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42M in property damage in the Warsaw, IL area (ZIP 62379). 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 →