Federal records document 89 natural disaster events in the Bunker Hill, IL area (ZIP 62014). These include 71 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bunker Hill is hailstorms, with 71 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2024.
Bunker Hill has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $425K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 18, 2024.
Bunker Hill has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 13, 2009.
Bunker Hill has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 1, 2006.
Bunker Hill has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 16, 2000.
Bunker Hill has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bunker Hill was Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Apr 24, 2002), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62014 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bunker Hill, IL, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.6M in property damage.
Yes, Bunker Hill (ZIP 62014) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2008.
Bunker Hill has 10 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 $425K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 18, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62014 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 1, 2006. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.1M in property damage in the Bunker Hill, IL area (ZIP 62014). 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 →