Federal records document 61 natural disaster events in the Pocahontas, IL area (ZIP 62275). These include 29 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
With 29 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Pocahontas has experienced 4 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 $34K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
Pocahontas has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Pocahontas has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 15, 1983.
Pocahontas has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 5, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pocahontas was EF3 Tornado on Dec 2, 1950, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 9, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Dec 2, 1950 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62275 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (22 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pocahontas, IL, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $80K in property damage.
Yes, Pocahontas (ZIP 62275) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $34K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
Pocahontas has 22 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 $8.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62275 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 $8.9M in property damage in the Pocahontas, IL area (ZIP 62275). 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 →