Beckemeyer, IL (ZIP 62219) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 2 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (20 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 1, 2023.
Beckemeyer has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Beckemeyer 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.
Beckemeyer 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.
Beckemeyer has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 26, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Beckemeyer was EF2 Tornado on Dec 21, 1967, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 26, 2024), causing $118K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62219 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (6 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 Beckemeyer, IL, with 20 events documented.
Beckemeyer has 6 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62219 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 21, 1967. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Beckemeyer, IL area (ZIP 62219). 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 →