Steeleville, IL (ZIP 62288) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 22 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (27 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Steeleville has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 11, 2006.
Steeleville has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 12, 2013.
Steeleville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Steeleville was EF3 Tornado on Apr 27, 1971, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. 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 62288 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (10 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Steeleville, IL, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7K in property damage.
Yes, Steeleville (ZIP 62288) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 12, 2013.
Steeleville has 10 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 $4.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 11, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62288 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 1971. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.8M in property damage in the Steeleville, IL area (ZIP 62288). 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 →