Cowden, IL (ZIP 62422) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 13 recorded incidents (57% 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
Cowden 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.
Cowden has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 31, 2022.
Cowden 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.
Cowden has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
Cowden has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cowden 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.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62422 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cowden, IL, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Cowden (ZIP 62422) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 31, 2022.
Cowden has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62422 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 $1.3M in property damage in the Cowden, IL area (ZIP 62422). 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 →