Baylis, IL (ZIP 62314) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $49K. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 22 recorded incidents (79% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $19K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2023.
Baylis has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2008.
Baylis has experienced 2 floods on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2020.
Baylis has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 19, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Baylis was EF2 Tornado on Jun 19, 1956, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62314 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Baylis, IL, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19K in property damage.
Yes, Baylis (ZIP 62314) has 2 recorded flood events. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2020.
Baylis has 3 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 $30K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62314 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 19, 1956. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $49K in property damage in the Baylis, IL area (ZIP 62314). 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 →