Federal records document 66 natural disaster events in the Albers, IL area (ZIP 62215). These include 48 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
With 48 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Albers has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $26.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Albers has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 11, 2016.
Albers has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 5, 2007.
Albers 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2008.
Albers has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 11, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Albers was EF3 Tornado on Dec 2, 1982, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 14, 2025), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62215 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Albers, IL, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Albers (ZIP 62215) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 11, 2015.
Albers has 9 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 $26.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62215 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 2, 1982. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.4M in property damage in the Albers, IL area (ZIP 62215). 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 →