Boody, IL (ZIP 62514) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 34 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (11 total). 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 Mar 19, 2025.
Boody has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 14, 2020.
Boody has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 1, 2018.
Boody has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 26, 2014.
Boody has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 1963.
The most significant disaster event on record for Boody was Flash Flood on Aug 26, 2014, which caused $4.4M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62514 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Boody, IL, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Boody (ZIP 62514) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $4.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 26, 2014.
Boody has 5 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 1, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62514 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 26, 2014. This event caused $4.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.9M in property damage in the Boody, IL area (ZIP 62514). 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 →