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62613 Fancy Prairie, IL — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Fancy Prairie, IL (62613)

Fancy Prairie, IL (ZIP 62613) has experienced 93 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 62 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $66.6M. A total of 35 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (62 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (29%) 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 $42.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.

💨 Severe wind events

Fancy Prairie has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2017.

🌊 Floods

Fancy Prairie has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $13.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2016.

❄️ Blizzards

Fancy Prairie has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Fancy Prairie was EF3 Tornado on Dec 31, 2010, which caused $12M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 28, 2014), causing $11.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Aug 19, 2009 also caused significant damage ($11.1M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Fancy Prairie, IL (62613)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62613 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (5 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 62613?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fancy Prairie, IL, with 62 events documented.

Is ZIP code 62613 (Fancy Prairie) prone to flooding?

Yes, Fancy Prairie (ZIP 62613) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2016.

Has Fancy Prairie (62613) ever been hit by a tornado?

Fancy Prairie has 14 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 $42.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.

What was the worst natural disaster in Fancy Prairie, IL?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62613 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 31, 2010. This event caused $12M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 62613?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $66.6M in property damage in the Fancy Prairie, IL area (ZIP 62613). 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 →

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