Federal records document 88 natural disaster events in the Marissa, IL area (ZIP 62257). These include 48 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 12 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.5M. These events have resulted in 19 recorded deaths and 161 injuries.
With 48 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 $6.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 8, 2009.
There have been 12 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 14% 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.
Marissa has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 31, 1987.
Marissa has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Marissa has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 29, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marissa was EF1 Tornado on Jul 4, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 5, 1985), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62257 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (20 events), extreme heat events (12 events), earthquakes (3 events), floods (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marissa, IL, with 48 events documented.
Yes, Marissa (ZIP 62257) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $110K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Marissa has 20 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 $6.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 8, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62257 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 $6.5M in property damage in the Marissa, IL area (ZIP 62257). 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 →