Loami, IL (ZIP 62661) has experienced 98 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 65 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 52 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (65 total). Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense 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 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Loami 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.
Loami 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.
Loami has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 14, 2023.
Loami has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 2, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Loami was 2" Hail on May 27, 2002, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 19, 2009), causing $4.3M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62661 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme heat events (3 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Loami, IL, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9M in property damage.
Yes, Loami (ZIP 62661) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 14, 2023.
Loami has 17 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 $8.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 29, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62661 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 $22.2M in property damage in the Loami, IL area (ZIP 62661). 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 →