Federal records document 97 natural disaster events in the Red Bud, IL area (ZIP 62278). These include 71 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 19 injuries.
With 71 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Red Bud has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
Red Bud has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 1, 2006.
Red Bud has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 29, 2003.
Red Bud has experienced 1 extreme heat event 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). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 18, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Red Bud was Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006, which caused $750K 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 62278 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzard (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Red Bud, IL, with 71 events documented.
Red Bud has 20 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62278 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 1, 2006. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Red Bud, IL area (ZIP 62278). 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 →