ZIP code 62243, covering Freeburg, IL, has 122 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 82 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 12 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. These events have resulted in 22 recorded deaths and 216 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (82 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have 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 10% 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.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Freeburg has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Freeburg has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 29, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Freeburg was EF1 Tornado on Jul 4, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 14, 2025), causing $260K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62243 has experienced 122 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (82 events), tornadoes (13 events), extreme heat events (12 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (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 Freeburg, IL, with 82 events documented.
Yes, Freeburg (ZIP 62243) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Freeburg 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62243 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 4, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Freeburg, IL area (ZIP 62243). 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 →