Frederick, IL (ZIP 62639) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 29 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 29 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
Frederick has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 1, 2018.
Frederick has experienced 5 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $193K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2013.
Frederick has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Frederick has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Frederick was 2.8" Hail on Aug 18, 1999, which caused $4.8M in property damage. Another major event was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 22, 2010), causing $3.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62639 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Frederick, IL, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.8M in property damage.
Yes, Frederick (ZIP 62639) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $193K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2013.
Frederick has 6 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 1, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62639 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Aug 18, 1999. This event caused $4.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.1M in property damage in the Frederick, IL area (ZIP 62639). 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 →