New Baden, IL (ZIP 62265) has experienced 113 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 76 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 12 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.4M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 149 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for New Baden is hailstorms, with 76 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. 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 $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $29.3M in documented property damage. 2 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 11% 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.
New Baden has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 11, 2016.
New Baden 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 $25K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2025.
New Baden has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 29, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Baden was EF3 Tornado on Dec 2, 1982, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Feb 25, 1956), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 14, 2025 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62265 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), tornadoes (13 events), extreme heat events (12 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Baden, IL, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, New Baden (ZIP 62265) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2025.
New Baden has 13 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 $29.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62265 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 2, 1982. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.4M in property damage in the New Baden, IL area (ZIP 62265). 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 →