Bluford, IL (ZIP 62814) has experienced 64 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 14 floods, 14 hailstorms, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.9M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 74 injuries.
With 14 recorded incidents (22% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (29%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 18, 2021.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 19, 2017.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% 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 $5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 13, 2014.
Bluford has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $174K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2025.
Bluford has experienced 6 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
Bluford has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $13.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bluford was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 21, 2006, which caused $13M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 21, 2002), causing $4M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62814 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (14 events), hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme cold events (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 22% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bluford, IL, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300K in property damage.
Yes, Bluford (ZIP 62814) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 18, 2021.
Bluford 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 13, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62814 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 21, 2006. This event caused $13M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.9M in property damage in the Bluford, IL area (ZIP 62814). 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 →