Elsah, IL (ZIP 62028) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.6M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 23 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 9, 2015.
Elsah has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $24.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2019.
Elsah has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
Elsah has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 1, 1970.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elsah was Flood on Jun 2, 2019, which caused $24.8M in property damage. Another major event was 87 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 7, 2002), causing $1.8M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62028 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elsah, IL, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Elsah (ZIP 62028) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2019.
Elsah has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 1, 1970.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62028 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 2, 2019. This event caused $24.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.6M in property damage in the Elsah, IL area (ZIP 62028). 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 →