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62279 Renault, IL — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Renault, IL (62279)

Renault, IL (ZIP 62279) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $772.3K. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (9 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 13, 2024.

🌊 Floods

Renault has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $22.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2013.

❄️ Blizzards

Renault 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.

🌍 Earthquakes

Renault has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 29, 2003.

🥵 Extreme heat events

Renault 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.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Renault has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2003.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Renault was Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006, which caused $750K in property damage.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Renault, IL (62279)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62279 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), earthquake (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 62279?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Renault, IL, with 9 events documented.

Is ZIP code 62279 (Renault) prone to flooding?

Yes, Renault (ZIP 62279) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2013.

Has Renault (62279) ever been hit by a tornado?

Renault has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2003.

What was the worst natural disaster in Renault, IL?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62279 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.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 62279?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $772.3K in property damage in the Renault, IL area (ZIP 62279). 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 →

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