ZIP code 62216, covering Aviston, IL, has 78 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 52 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (52 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $31M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Aviston has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Aviston has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2025.
Aviston 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.
Aviston 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Aviston 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 (Dec 21, 1967), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Feb 25, 1956 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62216 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Aviston, IL, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Aviston (ZIP 62216) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2025.
Aviston has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $31M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62216 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 $31.2M in property damage in the Aviston, IL area (ZIP 62216). 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 →