Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 62551 in Niantic, IL. These include 26 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 70 injuries.
With 26 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 18, 2024.
Niantic 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.
Niantic has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $24.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 26, 2014.
Niantic 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 Niantic was Flash Flood on Aug 26, 2014, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 19, 1996), causing $9M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 26, 2014 also caused significant damage ($4.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62551 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Niantic, IL, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Niantic (ZIP 62551) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 26, 2014.
Niantic has 13 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 $12.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 18, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62551 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 26, 2014. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.2M in property damage in the Niantic, IL area (ZIP 62551). 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 →