Federal records document 63 natural disaster events in the Browns, IL area (ZIP 62818). These include 28 hailstorms, 11 earthquakes, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Browns is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $503K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. 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 Sep 19, 2017.
Browns has experienced 8 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 $8.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2022.
Browns has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $193K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2019.
Browns has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2010.
Browns has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Browns was EF2 Tornado on Apr 19, 2011, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 2, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jan 7, 1989 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62818 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), earthquakes (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Browns, IL, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $503K in property damage.
Yes, Browns (ZIP 62818) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $193K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2019.
Browns has 8 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 $8.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62818 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 19, 2011. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.5M in property damage in the Browns, IL area (ZIP 62818). 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 →