Broadwell, IL (ZIP 62634) has experienced 76 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.5M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 37 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (46 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $22.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $650K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2019.
Broadwell has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 1, 2018.
Broadwell has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 20, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Broadwell was EF3 Tornado on Aug 19, 2009, which caused $11.1M in property damage. Another major event was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 12, 1999), causing $8.3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Aug 19, 2009 also caused significant damage ($8.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62634 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Broadwell, IL, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Broadwell 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 $22.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62634 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 19, 2009. This event caused $11.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34.5M in property damage in the Broadwell, IL area (ZIP 62634). 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 →