ZIP code 62069, covering Mount Olive, IL, has 71 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 50 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (50 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $777.5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 1, 2018.
Mount Olive has experienced 7 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.
Mount Olive 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.
Mount Olive 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.
Mount Olive has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Olive was Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 1, 2002), causing $2M in damages. 2" Hail on Apr 24, 2002 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62069 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Olive, IL, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Mount Olive (ZIP 62069) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 26, 2022.
Mount Olive has 11 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 $777.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 1, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62069 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 $6.8M in property damage in the Mount Olive, IL area (ZIP 62069). 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 →