Federal records document 124 natural disaster events in the Chatham, IL area (ZIP 62629). These include 86 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.2M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 81 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Chatham is hailstorms, with 86 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 2023.
Chatham 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.
Chatham has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $230K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Chatham has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 14, 2023.
Chatham 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chatham 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. EF4 Tornado on Jun 14, 1957 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62629 has experienced 124 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (86 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), 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 Chatham, IL, with 86 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9M in property damage.
Yes, Chatham (ZIP 62629) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 14, 2023.
Chatham has 14 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62629 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 $20.2M in property damage in the Chatham, IL area (ZIP 62629). 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 →