Federal records document 62 natural disaster events in the Opdyke, IL area (ZIP 62872). These include 26 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.8M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 67 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (26 total). 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 $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2020.
Opdyke has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $174K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2025.
Opdyke has experienced 6 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
Opdyke has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $273K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2015.
Opdyke has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $90K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Opdyke was EF3 Tornado on Apr 21, 2002, which caused $4M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 8, 2007), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 30, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62872 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme cold events (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Opdyke, IL, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60K in property damage.
Yes, Opdyke (ZIP 62872) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $90K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2021.
Opdyke has 11 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 $7.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62872 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 21, 2002. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.8M in property damage in the Opdyke, IL area (ZIP 62872). 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 →