Bates, IL (ZIP 62670) has experienced 123 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 76 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.9M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 116 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (76 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (9%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.5M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Bates 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.
Bates has experienced 5 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $13M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 14, 2023.
Bates has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2004.
Bates 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bates was Flash Flood on Jun 17, 2011, which caused $13M 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 62670 has experienced 123 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), tornadoes (23 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bates, IL, with 76 events documented.
Yes, Bates (ZIP 62670) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 14, 2023.
Bates has 23 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62670 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 17, 2011. This event caused $13M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.9M in property damage in the Bates, IL area (ZIP 62670). 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 →