Federal records document 179 natural disaster events in the Shiloh, IL area (ZIP 62269). These include 131 hailstorms, 20 severe wind events, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. These events have resulted in 18 recorded deaths and 186 injuries.
With 131 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (2%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% 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 $8.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has 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 7% 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.
Shiloh has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 29, 2006.
Shiloh has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 5, 1974.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shiloh was EF3 Tornado on Nov 15, 1988, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 15, 1988), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 1, 1983 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62269 has experienced 179 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (131 events), severe wind events (20 events), tornadoes (13 events), extreme heat events (12 events), blizzard (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shiloh, IL, with 131 events documented.
Yes, Shiloh (ZIP 62269) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
Shiloh 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 $8.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62269 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 15, 1988. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.4M in property damage in the Shiloh, IL area (ZIP 62269). 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 →