ZIP code 62624, covering Bader, IL, has 59 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
With 33 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 1, 2018.
Bader has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2013.
Bader 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 $150K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Bader has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2010.
Bader 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 1, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bader was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 12, 1999, which caused $12.4M in property damage. Another major event was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 22, 2010), causing $3.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Apr 17, 2013 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62624 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bader, IL, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Bader (ZIP 62624) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2013.
Bader 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 1, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62624 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 12, 1999. This event caused $12.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.8M in property damage in the Bader, IL area (ZIP 62624). 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 →