Middletown, IL (ZIP 62666) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.9M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
With 22 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 22% 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.
Middletown has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $395K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2019.
Middletown has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
Middletown 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 Middletown was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 12, 1999, which caused $8.3M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Apr 29, 2017), causing $2M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006 also caused significant damage ($550K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62666 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Middletown, IL, with 22 events documented.
Middletown has 8 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 $395K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62666 was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 12, 1999. This event caused $8.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.9M in property damage in the Middletown, IL area (ZIP 62666). 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 →