Okawville, IL (ZIP 62271) has experienced 72 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 50 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $983.5K. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Okawville is hailstorms, with 50 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 $3.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $955K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
Okawville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 25, 2012.
Okawville 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 Aug 4, 2022.
Okawville 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.
Okawville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 26, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Okawville was EF2 Tornado on Mar 20, 1976, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 5, 1958), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62271 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Okawville, IL, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.5K in property damage.
Yes, Okawville (ZIP 62271) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2022.
Okawville has 14 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 $955K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62271 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 20, 1976. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $983.5K in property damage in the Okawville, IL area (ZIP 62271). 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 →