Glasgow, IL (ZIP 62694) has experienced 93 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 54 hailstorms, 25 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (54 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (8%) 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 $6.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Glasgow has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2015.
Glasgow has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $121K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Glasgow has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glasgow was EF2 Tornado on May 24, 2004, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 24, 2004), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 19, 2011 also caused significant damage ($850K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62694 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), tornadoes (25 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glasgow, IL, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $145K in property damage.
Yes, Glasgow (ZIP 62694) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2015.
Glasgow has 25 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 $6.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62694 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 24, 2004. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.5M in property damage in the Glasgow, IL area (ZIP 62694). 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 →