Keyesport, IL (ZIP 62253) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Keyesport is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. 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 $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Keyesport has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 7, 2024.
Keyesport has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 1, 2017.
Keyesport 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 26, 2015.
Keyesport has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 5, 2007.
Keyesport has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Keyesport was EF2 Tornado on Nov 9, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 9, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62253 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (10 events), earthquakes (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Keyesport, IL, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Keyesport (ZIP 62253) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 26, 2015.
Keyesport has 10 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 $5.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62253 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 9, 1984. 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 $5.4M in property damage in the Keyesport, IL area (ZIP 62253). 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 →