ZIP code 62837, covering Fairfield, IL, has 104 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 34 hailstorms, 27 floods, and 25 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 33 injuries.
With 34 recorded incidents (33% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (37%) 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 $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (16%) 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 $19.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Fairfield has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $695K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 1, 2024.
Fairfield 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.
Fairfield has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 30, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fairfield was Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 2, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62837 has experienced 104 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), floods (27 events), tornadoes (25 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold events (4 events), earthquakes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairfield, IL, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $80K in property damage.
Yes, Fairfield (ZIP 62837) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $900K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Fairfield has 25 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 $19.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62837 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 $24.6M in property damage in the Fairfield, IL area (ZIP 62837). 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 →