Staunton, IL (ZIP 62088) has experienced 78 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 47 hailstorms, 12 extreme heat events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M. These events have resulted in 16 recorded deaths and 106 injuries.
With 47 recorded incidents (60% 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.
There have been 12 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 15% 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.
Staunton has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 1, 2018.
Staunton has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 2013.
Staunton 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.
Staunton 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 Staunton was 1.8" Hail on May 1, 2002, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Apr 24, 2002), causing $2M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62088 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), extreme heat events (12 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Staunton, IL, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Staunton (ZIP 62088) 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.
Staunton has 9 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 1, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62088 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 1, 2002. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6M in property damage in the Staunton, IL area (ZIP 62088). 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 →