Royal Lakes, IL (ZIP 62685) has experienced 99 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 84 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 85% of all recorded events (84 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Royal Lakes has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
Royal Lakes has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 13, 2009.
Royal Lakes 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.
Royal Lakes 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.
Royal Lakes has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Royal Lakes was Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Apr 24, 2002), causing $2M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Apr 24, 2002 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62685 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (84 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Royal Lakes, IL, with 84 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.8M in property damage.
Yes, Royal Lakes (ZIP 62685) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2008.
Royal Lakes has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62685 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 $6.1M in property damage in the Royal Lakes, IL area (ZIP 62685). 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 →