Chambersburg, IL (ZIP 62323) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 31 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $151.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 31 recorded incidents (74% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2023.
Chambersburg has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $151.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2015.
Chambersburg has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 1, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chambersburg was Flash Flood on Jun 17, 2011, which caused $150M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 19, 2011), causing $850K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62323 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), floods (7 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chambersburg, IL, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $70K in property damage.
Yes, Chambersburg (ZIP 62323) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $151.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2015.
Chambersburg has 4 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 $125K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 1, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62323 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 17, 2011. This event caused $150M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $151.4M in property damage in the Chambersburg, IL area (ZIP 62323). 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 →