Walsh, IL (ZIP 62297) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 37 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $360K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 82% of all recorded events (37 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Walsh has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $335K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Walsh has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 16, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Walsh was EF2 Tornado on Mar 18, 1952, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62297 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (7 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Walsh, IL, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Walsh has 7 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 $335K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62297 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 18, 1952. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $360K in property damage in the Walsh, IL area (ZIP 62297). 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 →