Allen, IL (ZIP 62682) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (21 total). 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 Mar 31, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $14.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2019.
Allen has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $280K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2016.
Allen 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 $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Allen has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 25, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Allen was EF3 Tornado on Jun 27, 1951, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 19, 1990), 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 62682 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Allen, IL, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Allen (ZIP 62682) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $280K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2016.
Allen has 16 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 $14.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62682 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 27, 1951. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.8M in property damage in the Allen, IL area (ZIP 62682). 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 →