ZIP code 62231, covering Carlyle, IL, has 91 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 61 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (61 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $31K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Carlyle has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Carlyle has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $126K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2025.
Carlyle 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.
Carlyle 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 Carlyle was EF2 Tornado on Dec 21, 1967, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 18, 1975), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62231 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (3 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 Carlyle, IL, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $31K in property damage.
Yes, Carlyle (ZIP 62231) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $126K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2025.
Carlyle has 18 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62231 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 $3.2M in property damage in the Carlyle, IL area (ZIP 62231). 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 →