Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Thayer, IL area (ZIP 62689). These include 27 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.8M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 29 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Thayer is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 2020.
Thayer 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.
Thayer 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.
Thayer has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 2013.
Thayer 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 Feb 2, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Thayer was 2" Hail on May 27, 2002, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 1, 2006), causing $4M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62689 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme heat events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thayer, IL, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.1M in property damage.
Yes, Thayer (ZIP 62689) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 14, 2023.
Thayer has 11 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62689 was 2" Hail, which occurred on May 27, 2002. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.8M in property damage in the Thayer, IL area (ZIP 62689). 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 →