Mitchell, IL (ZIP 62040) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 292 natural disaster events on record. These include 155 hailstorms, 83 extreme heat events, and 30 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $123.6M. These events have resulted in 48 recorded deaths and 3,169 injuries.
With 155 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (3%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Extreme heat events account for 28% of the disaster record here, with 83 events documented. Of these, 74 (89%) 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). 41 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (37%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $69.9M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 $8.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
Mitchell has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $274K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 2013.
Mitchell has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 $43.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mitchell was Winter Storm on Nov 30, 2006, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 1, 1983), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 3, 1981 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62040 has experienced 292 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (155 events), extreme heat events (83 events), tornadoes (30 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mitchell, IL, with 155 events documented. These events have caused a combined $750K in property damage.
Yes, Mitchell (ZIP 62040) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
Mitchell has 30 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $69.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62040 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Nov 30, 2006. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $123.6M in property damage in the Mitchell, IL area (ZIP 62040). 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 →