ZIP code 62036, covering Golden Eagle, IL, has 72 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 12 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 66 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (33 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (69%) 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 $21.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 4, 2018.
Golden Eagle has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $302.8K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 28, 2015.
Golden Eagle has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 7, 2002.
Golden Eagle has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $20.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Golden Eagle was Winter Storm on Nov 30, 2006, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 4, 2008), causing $12.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 2, 2019 also caused significant damage ($5.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62036 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (16 events), extreme heat events (12 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Golden Eagle, IL, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Golden Eagle (ZIP 62036) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2019.
Golden Eagle has 6 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 $302.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 28, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62036 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Nov 30, 2006. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $42.2M in property damage in the Golden Eagle, IL area (ZIP 62036). 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 →