Zcta 62226, IL (ZIP 62226) has experienced 130 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 94 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 12 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. These events have resulted in 19 recorded deaths and 179 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Zcta 62226 is hailstorms, with 94 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (5%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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). 17 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 16, 2012.
Zcta 62226 has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Zcta 62226 has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 29, 2006.
Zcta 62226 has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 5, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 62226 was EF3 Tornado on Nov 15, 1988, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 15, 1988), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62226 has experienced 130 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (94 events), tornadoes (13 events), extreme heat events (12 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 62226, IL, with 94 events documented.
Zcta 62226 has 13 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62226 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 15, 1988. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Zcta 62226, IL area (ZIP 62226). 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 →