Federal records document 93 natural disaster events in the Glenarm, IL area (ZIP 62536). These include 67 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.9M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 29 injuries.
With 67 recorded incidents (72% 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Glenarm has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Glenarm has experienced 10 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 2023.
Glenarm has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 14, 2016.
Glenarm 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, 1996.
Glenarm has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glenarm was 2" Hail on May 27, 2002, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 1, 2006), causing $4M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Aug 6, 1977 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62536 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (67 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme heat events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glenarm, IL, with 67 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9M in property damage.
Yes, Glenarm (ZIP 62536) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 14, 2023.
Glenarm has 10 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62536 was 2" Hail, which occurred on May 27, 2002. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.9M in property damage in the Glenarm, IL area (ZIP 62536). 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 →