Federal records document 76 natural disaster events in the Cobden, IL area (ZIP 62920). These include 32 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 34 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (32 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $26M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
Cobden has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $842K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 30, 2020.
Cobden has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (100%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Cobden has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Cobden has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cobden was EF4 Tornado on May 16, 2025, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 11, 2008), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62920 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cobden, IL, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Cobden (ZIP 62920) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $842K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 30, 2020.
Cobden has 15 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 $26M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62920 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 16, 2025. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.9M in property damage in the Cobden, IL area (ZIP 62920). 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 →