Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 62519 in Cornland, IL. These include 11 blizzards, 8 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.9M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cornland is blizzards, with 11 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $650K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2019.
Cornland has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
Cornland has experienced 4 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 $8.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Cornland has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Cornland has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 20, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cornland was EF3 Tornado on Aug 19, 2009, which caused $8.2M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 1, 2006), causing $550K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62519 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (11 events), hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cornland, IL, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $650K in property damage.
Cornland has 4 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 $8.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62519 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 19, 2009. This event caused $8.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.9M in property damage in the Cornland, IL area (ZIP 62519). 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 →