Gorham, IL (ZIP 62940) has experienced 113 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 47 floods, 33 hailstorms, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $111.4M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 230 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (47 total). Of these, 21 (45%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2024.
There have been 33 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (91%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Gorham has experienced 7 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 Feb 19, 2015.
Gorham has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 19, 2015.
Gorham has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gorham was 106 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 8, 2009, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 8, 2007), causing $3M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Dec 18, 1957 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62940 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (47 events), hailstorms (33 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme cold events (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gorham, IL, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.1M in property damage.
Yes, Gorham (ZIP 62940) has 47 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2024.
Gorham has 6 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 19, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62940 was 106 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 8, 2009. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $111.4M in property damage in the Gorham, IL area (ZIP 62940). 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 →