Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Cypress, IL area (ZIP 62923). These include 22 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (22 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2024.
Cypress has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2015.
Cypress has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
Cypress has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $268K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 2025.
Cypress has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K 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 Dec 22, 2022.
Cypress has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $11.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cypress was Winter Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 28, 2002), causing $3M in damages. Flood on Mar 1, 1997 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62923 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (5 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cypress, IL, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Cypress (ZIP 62923) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2015.
Cypress has 8 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 $4.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62923 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.6M in property damage in the Cypress, IL area (ZIP 62923). 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 →