Federal records document 71 natural disaster events in the Effingham, IL area (ZIP 62401). These include 39 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
With 39 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 20, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. 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 $890K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Effingham has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $900K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Effingham has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $430K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Effingham has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Effingham has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 2, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Effingham was Winter Storm on Feb 1, 2011, which caused $900K in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 28, 2015), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62401 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Effingham, IL, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Effingham (ZIP 62401) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $430K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Effingham has 16 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 $890K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62401 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 1, 2011. This event caused $900K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Effingham, IL area (ZIP 62401). 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 →