With 204 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 62236 in Columbia, IL has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 167 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $111M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 33 injuries.
With 167 recorded incidents (82% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (2%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 20 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Columbia has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $101.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Columbia has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Columbia 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 1, 2006.
Columbia has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 20, 1978.
The most significant disaster event on record for Columbia was Flash Flood on Jul 26, 2022, which caused $85M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 26, 2022), causing $10M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 15, 1994 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62236 has experienced 204 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (167 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzard (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Columbia, IL, with 167 events documented.
Yes, Columbia (ZIP 62236) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $101.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Columbia has 20 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62236 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 26, 2022. This event caused $85M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $111M in property damage in the Columbia, IL area (ZIP 62236). 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 →