Federal records document 94 natural disaster events in the Saint Jacob, IL area (ZIP 62281). These include 54 hailstorms, 12 extreme heat events, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.4M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 106 injuries.
With 54 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 12 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2012.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Saint Jacob has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Saint Jacob has experienced 3 blizzards 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 3, 2008.
Saint Jacob has experienced 3 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 $36K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Jacob was EF4 Tornado on Feb 25, 1956, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 2, 1950), causing $2.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62281 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), extreme heat events (12 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Jacob, IL, with 54 events documented.
Yes, Saint Jacob (ZIP 62281) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $36K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2025.
Saint Jacob has 10 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 $5.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62281 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 25, 1956. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.4M in property damage in the Saint Jacob, IL area (ZIP 62281). 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 →