Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the Clements, IL area (ZIP 62638). These include 33 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 34 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Clements is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 57% 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Clements has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $630K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Clements has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 1969.
Clements has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2015.
Clements has experienced 1 flood on record. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 12, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clements was EF2 Tornado on Aug 19, 2009, which caused $4.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 8, 2009), causing $610K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62638 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clements, IL, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, Clements (ZIP 62638) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 12, 2002.
Clements has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62638 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 19, 2009. This event caused $4.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.7M in property damage in the Clements, IL area (ZIP 62638). 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 →