ZIP code 62681, covering Layton, IL, has 90 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 61 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
With 61 recorded incidents (68% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 13, 2023.
Layton has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2013.
Layton has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Layton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Layton was 2.8" Hail on Aug 18, 1999, which caused $4.8M in property damage. Another major event was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 22, 2010), causing $3.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 21, 1981 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62681 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Layton, IL, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5M in property damage.
Yes, Layton (ZIP 62681) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2013.
Layton has 15 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 13, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62681 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Aug 18, 1999. This event caused $4.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.6M in property damage in the Layton, IL area (ZIP 62681). 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 →