Federal records document 86 natural disaster events in the Grand Chain, IL area (ZIP 62941). These include 32 floods, 18 hailstorms, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
With 32 recorded incidents (37% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 15 (47%) 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2020.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $52K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Grand Chain has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $465K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Grand Chain 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.
Grand Chain 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 Grand Chain was Winter Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 6, 2003), causing $3.5M 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 62941 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (32 events), hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and earthquakes (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grand Chain, IL, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.7M in property damage.
Yes, Grand Chain (ZIP 62941) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2020.
Grand Chain 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 $5.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62941 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 $22.5M in property damage in the Grand Chain, IL area (ZIP 62941). 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 →