Tamms, IL (ZIP 62988) has experienced 108 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 28 floods, and 21 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Tamms is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 35% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (71%) 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 $8.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2023.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Tamms has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $417K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Tamms has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 10, 2025.
Tamms has experienced 5 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. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tamms was Winter Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 28, 2002), causing $5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62988 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), floods (28 events), tornadoes (21 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (5 events), and earthquakes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tamms, IL, with 38 events documented.
Yes, Tamms (ZIP 62988) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2023.
Tamms has 21 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 $6.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62988 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 $29.5M in property damage in the Tamms, IL area (ZIP 62988). 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 →