Saint Augustine, IL (ZIP 61474) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 11 tornadoes, 8 hailstorms, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 32% of all recorded events (11 total). Of these, 2 (18%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Saint Augustine has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 27, 2019.
Saint Augustine has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $10M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 18, 2013.
Saint Augustine has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 7, 2023.
Saint Augustine has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 21, 2006.
Saint Augustine has experienced 1 extreme cold event 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Augustine was Flood on May 16, 2009, which caused $4M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Apr 18, 2013), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 13, 1975 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61474 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (11 events), hailstorms (8 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Augustine, IL, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.2M in property damage.
Yes, Saint Augustine (ZIP 61474) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 18, 2013.
Saint Augustine has 11 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 $7.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61474 was Flood, which occurred on May 16, 2009. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20M in property damage in the Saint Augustine, IL area (ZIP 61474). 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 →