Olmsted, IL (ZIP 62970) has experienced 90 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 floods, 26 hailstorms, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.3M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (38 total). Of these, 21 (55%) 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 $7.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
There have been 26 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Olmsted has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $625K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Olmsted 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.
Olmsted 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.
Olmsted has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 1, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Olmsted was Winter Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 18, 2008), causing $2.5M 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 62970 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (38 events), hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), earthquakes (4 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Olmsted, IL, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.5M in property damage.
Yes, Olmsted (ZIP 62970) has 38 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
Olmsted has 9 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 $625K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62970 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 $19.3M in property damage in the Olmsted, IL area (ZIP 62970). 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 →