Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Emden, IL area (ZIP 62635). These include 26 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.2M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Emden is hailstorms, with 26 recorded events making up 47% 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $12.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 7, 2017.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 20% 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.
Emden has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $540K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2021.
Emden has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 25, 2012.
Emden 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 Emden was EF3 Tornado on Jun 27, 1951, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 28, 1985), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 13, 1981 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62635 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Emden, IL, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Emden (ZIP 62635) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $540K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2021.
Emden has 12 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 $12.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 7, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62635 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 27, 1951. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.2M in property damage in the Emden, IL area (ZIP 62635). 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 →