Government agency data shows 15 natural disaster events for ZIP 62672 in Nilwood, IL. These include 9 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 9 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 20, 2023.
Nilwood has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. 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 $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2011.
Nilwood has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 1, 2006.
Nilwood 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 Dec 16, 2000.
Nilwood has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 13, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nilwood was Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 25, 1996), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62672 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nilwood, IL, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Nilwood has 3 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62672 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 1, 2006. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Nilwood, IL area (ZIP 62672). 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 →