ZIP code 62087, covering South Roxana, IL, has 69 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 hailstorms, 12 extreme heat events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.5M. These events have resulted in 21 recorded deaths and 101 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (37 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (50%) 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). 12 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2012.
South Roxana has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.8M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
South Roxana has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 2013.
South Roxana has experienced 3 blizzards 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 3, 2008.
South Roxana 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 22, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for South Roxana was EF3 Tornado on Dec 10, 2021, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 1, 2006), causing $1.7M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62087 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), extreme heat events (12 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Roxana, IL, with 37 events documented.
South Roxana has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62087 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 10, 2021. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.5M in property damage in the South Roxana, IL area (ZIP 62087). 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 →