Broughton, IL (ZIP 62817) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 13 floods, 10 hailstorms, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 13 recorded incidents (31% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $398K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Broughton has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2023.
Broughton has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 29, 2013.
Broughton has experienced 4 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. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
Broughton has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 2, 2006.
Broughton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Broughton was Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 28, 2024), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62817 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (13 events), hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), earthquakes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Broughton, IL, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $398K in property damage.
Yes, Broughton (ZIP 62817) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $398K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Broughton has 5 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 29, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62817 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 8, 2007. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5M in property damage in the Broughton, IL area (ZIP 62817). 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 →