Federal records document 59 natural disaster events in the Geff, IL area (ZIP 62842). These include 21 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Geff is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2016.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (44%) 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 $442K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Geff has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $575K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Geff 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.
Geff has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $590K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2011.
Geff has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 30, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Geff was Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62842 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), earthquakes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Geff, IL, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $80K in property damage.
Yes, Geff (ZIP 62842) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $442K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Geff has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $575K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62842 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 $5.2M in property damage in the Geff, IL area (ZIP 62842). 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 →