Federal records document 57 natural disaster events in the Flora, IL area (ZIP 62839). These include 36 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Flora is hailstorms, with 36 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. 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 $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2011.
Flora has experienced 4 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 $800K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 16, 2016.
Flora has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 8, 2015.
Flora has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $114K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2024.
Flora has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 5, 1978.
The most significant disaster event on record for Flora was EF2 Tornado on Apr 15, 1998, which caused $2.1M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 1, 2011), causing $800K in damages. 2.8" Hail on May 3, 1996 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62839 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Flora, IL, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $700K in property damage.
Yes, Flora (ZIP 62839) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $70K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 8, 2015.
Flora has 11 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62839 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 15, 1998. This event caused $2.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.3M in property damage in the Flora, IL area (ZIP 62839). 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 →