Chester, IL (ZIP 62233) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 22 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $32K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (47%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $15.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Chester has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
Chester has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 30, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chester was EF3 Tornado on Feb 28, 2017, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 24, 2021), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 1971 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62233 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chester, IL, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32K in property damage.
Yes, Chester (ZIP 62233) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
Chester has 15 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 $15.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62233 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 28, 2017. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.3M in property damage in the Chester, IL area (ZIP 62233). 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 →