Federal records document 81 natural disaster events in the Breese, IL area (ZIP 62230). These include 55 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 55 recorded incidents (68% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Breese has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Breese has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 26, 1987.
Breese has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2025.
Breese 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Breese was EF2 Tornado on Dec 21, 1967, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 2, 1950), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62230 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Breese, IL, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $130K in property damage.
Yes, Breese (ZIP 62230) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2025.
Breese has 16 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62230 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 $6M in property damage in the Breese, IL area (ZIP 62230). 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 →