Federal records document 97 natural disaster events in the Nashville, IL area (ZIP 62263). These include 69 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
With 69 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $13.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% 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 $1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
Nashville has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 25, 2012.
Nashville has experienced 3 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 $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
Nashville has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 20, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nashville was EF1 Tornado on May 30, 2004, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 10, 1959), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62263 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), tornadoes (19 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (3 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nashville, IL, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13.5K in property damage.
Yes, Nashville (ZIP 62263) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $40K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
Nashville has 19 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62263 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 30, 2004. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Nashville, IL area (ZIP 62263). 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 →