Sparta, IL (ZIP 62286) has experienced 87 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 57 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 16 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sparta is hailstorms, with 57 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $32K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 20, 2022.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (26%) 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Sparta has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $290K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Sparta has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Sparta has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 9, 1955.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sparta was EF1 Tornado on Apr 5, 1985, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 11, 2006), causing $1.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62286 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), tornadoes (23 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sparta, IL, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32K in property damage.
Yes, Sparta (ZIP 62286) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $290K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Sparta has 23 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62286 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 5, 1985. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6M in property damage in the Sparta, IL area (ZIP 62286). 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 →