New Holland, IL (ZIP 62671) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.4M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for New Holland is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 48% 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 4/5 (severe). 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.
New Holland has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2003.
New Holland has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
New Holland has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 30, 2009.
New Holland 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 New Holland was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 12, 1999, which caused $8.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 27, 1951), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 28, 1985 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62671 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Holland, IL, with 24 events documented.
Yes, New Holland (ZIP 62671) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 30, 2009.
New Holland has 9 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 $10.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62671 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 $21.4M in property damage in the New Holland, IL area (ZIP 62671). 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 →