ZIP code 62015, covering Butler, IL, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $362.5K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (43 total). Of these, 2 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Butler has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $302.5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 1, 2018.
Butler has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 3, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Butler was EF1 Tornado on Mar 6, 1961, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62015 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (10 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Butler, IL, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Butler 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 $302.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 1, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62015 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 6, 1961. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $362.5K in property damage in the Butler, IL area (ZIP 62015). 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 →