Pierron, IL (ZIP 62273) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (15 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Pierron has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Pierron has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 15, 1983.
Pierron has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2008.
Pierron has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 5, 2007.
Pierron has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 27, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pierron was EF3 Tornado on Dec 2, 1950, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 2, 1950), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62273 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (9 events), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pierron, IL, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Pierron (ZIP 62273) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2008.
Pierron has 9 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 $5.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62273 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 2, 1950. This event caused $2.5M 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 $5.4M in property damage in the Pierron, IL area (ZIP 62273). 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 →