Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 62414 in Beecher City, IL. These include 21 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Beecher City is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 58% 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 20, 2025.
Beecher City has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Beecher City has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Beecher City has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2020.
Beecher City 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 Jan 15, 2013.
Beecher City has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Beecher City was Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006, which caused $700K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 1, 2011), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62414 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Beecher City, IL, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Beecher City (ZIP 62414) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2020.
Beecher City has 7 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62414 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 1, 2006. This event caused $700K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Beecher City, IL area (ZIP 62414). 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 →