Federal records document 81 natural disaster events in the Springfield, IL area (ZIP 62701). These include 46 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.3M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 138 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Springfield is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. 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 20, 2025.
Springfield 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.
Springfield has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $190K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Springfield has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2006.
Springfield has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $21.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 14, 2023.
Springfield 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Springfield was Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2014, which caused $11.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 26, 2010), causing $9.8M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62701 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (5 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Springfield, IL, with 46 events documented.
Yes, Springfield (ZIP 62701) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 14, 2023.
Springfield has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62701 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2014. This event caused $11.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.3M in property damage in the Springfield, IL area (ZIP 62701). 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 →