Federal records document 78 natural disaster events in the Comer, IL area (ZIP 62626). These include 54 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Comer is hailstorms, with 54 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $677.5K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 18, 2024.
Comer has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2025.
Comer has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 1, 2006.
Comer 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 Dec 16, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Comer was Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Apr 24, 2002), causing $2M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Apr 24, 2002 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62626 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Comer, IL, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Comer has 16 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 $677.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 18, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62626 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 1, 2006. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.7M in property damage in the Comer, IL area (ZIP 62626). 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 →