ZIP code 62927, covering Dowell, IL, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 21 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Dowell has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Dowell has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 $160K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2025.
Dowell has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $134K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 19, 2025.
Dowell 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 Apr 16, 2014.
Dowell has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dowell was EF2 Tornado on Mar 14, 2025, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Feb 28, 2017), causing $800K in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 19, 2011 also caused significant damage ($550K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62927 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (5 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dowell, IL, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Dowell (ZIP 62927) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $105K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2021.
Dowell has 9 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62927 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 14, 2025. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the Dowell, IL area (ZIP 62927). 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 →