Federal records document 142 natural disaster events in the Carmi, IL area (ZIP 62821). These include 71 floods, 33 hailstorms, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Carmi is floods, with 71 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 20 (28%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 2, 2022.
There have been 33 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $770K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Carmi has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Carmi has experienced 3 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carmi was Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Feb 28, 2017), causing $2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 19, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62821 has experienced 142 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (71 events), hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (6 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carmi, IL, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.8M in property damage.
Yes, Carmi (ZIP 62821) has 71 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 2, 2022.
Carmi has 17 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 $7.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62821 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 $15.1M in property damage in the Carmi, IL area (ZIP 62821). 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 →