ZIP code 62828, covering Dahlgren, IL, has 82 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 27 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 18 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.9M. A total of 22 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 27 recorded incidents (33% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $860K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (45%) 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 $930K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (39%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $14.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $13.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 19, 2025.
Dahlgren 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.
Dahlgren has experienced 2 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dahlgren was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 21, 2006, which caused $13M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 8, 2007), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($2.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62828 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), floods (20 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (11 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dahlgren, IL, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $860K in property damage.
Yes, Dahlgren (ZIP 62828) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $930K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
Dahlgren has 18 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 $14.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62828 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 $32.9M in property damage in the Dahlgren, IL area (ZIP 62828). 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 →