Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 62085 in Sawyerville, IL. These include 27 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 27 recorded incidents (75% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
Sawyerville has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 1, 2018.
Sawyerville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 2013.
Sawyerville 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.
Sawyerville 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sawyerville 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 62085 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sawyerville, IL, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Sawyerville has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 1, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62085 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 $6M in property damage in the Sawyerville, IL area (ZIP 62085). 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 →