Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 62977 in Raleigh, IL. These include 15 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 15 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 30% of all recorded events (15 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (75%) 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 $18.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 28, 2024.
Raleigh has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $980K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Raleigh has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 29, 2013.
Raleigh has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
Raleigh has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $960K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Raleigh was Flood on Mar 18, 2008, which caused $16.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 28, 2002), causing $3.5M in damages. Flash Flood on May 8, 2024 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62977 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Raleigh, IL, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $150K in property damage.
Yes, Raleigh (ZIP 62977) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 28, 2024.
Raleigh has 6 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 $4.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 29, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62977 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 18, 2008. This event caused $16.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.2M in property damage in the Raleigh, IL area (ZIP 62977). 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 →