Piasa, IL (ZIP 62079) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 23 recorded incidents (82% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $480K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 13, 2023.
Piasa has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
Piasa has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Piasa was EF2 Tornado on May 1, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 12, 1978), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62079 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Piasa, IL, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $480K in property damage.
Yes, Piasa (ZIP 62079) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2008.
Piasa has 4 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62079 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 1, 1983. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Piasa, IL area (ZIP 62079). 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 →