Federal records document 108 natural disaster events in the Farmingdale, IL area (ZIP 62677). These include 60 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $54.2M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 48 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Farmingdale is hailstorms, with 60 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) 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 $13.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (46%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $36.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 14, 2023.
Farmingdale 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.
Farmingdale has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2021.
Farmingdale 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 Farmingdale was Flash Flood on Jun 17, 2011, which caused $13M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 28, 2014), causing $11.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 9, 1995 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62677 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Farmingdale, IL, with 60 events documented.
Yes, Farmingdale (ZIP 62677) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $36.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 14, 2023.
Farmingdale 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 $13.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62677 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 $54.2M in property damage in the Farmingdale, IL area (ZIP 62677). 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 →