ZIP code 62684, covering Barclay, IL, has 84 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 49 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 62 injuries.
With 49 recorded incidents (58% 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $30M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Barclay 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.
Barclay has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Barclay 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.
Barclay has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Barclay was EF3 Tornado on Aug 19, 2009, which caused $11.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 9, 1995), causing $10M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Aug 19, 2009 also caused significant damage ($8.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62684 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme heat events (3 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Barclay, IL, with 49 events documented.
Yes, Barclay (ZIP 62684) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2016.
Barclay has 14 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 $30M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62684 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 19, 2009. This event caused $11.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37.2M in property damage in the Barclay, IL area (ZIP 62684). 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 →