Pinckneyville, IL (ZIP 62274) has experienced 81 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pinckneyville is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $71K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (29%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Pinckneyville has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 19, 2025.
Pinckneyville has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 2 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
Pinckneyville has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2025.
Pinckneyville has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pinckneyville was EF2 Tornado on Mar 14, 2025, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 11, 2006), causing $1.2M in damages. 87 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 19, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62274 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (5 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pinckneyville, IL, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $71K in property damage.
Yes, Pinckneyville (ZIP 62274) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $350K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
Pinckneyville 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 $4.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62274 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 14, 2025. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.3M in property damage in the Pinckneyville, IL area (ZIP 62274). 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 →