Smithboro, IL (ZIP 62284) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.9M. A total of 14 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 21 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Smithboro has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 1, 2002.
Smithboro has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 1, 2017.
Smithboro has experienced 2 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $601K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
Smithboro 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 Smithboro was EF2 Tornado on Nov 9, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 9, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 20, 2025 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62284 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (9 events), earthquakes (3 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Smithboro, IL, with 21 events documented.
Yes, Smithboro (ZIP 62284) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $601K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
Smithboro has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 1, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62284 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 9, 1984. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.9M in property damage in the Smithboro, IL area (ZIP 62284). 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 →