Elvaston, IL (ZIP 62334) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Elvaston is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
Elvaston has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 21, 2006.
Elvaston has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2011.
Elvaston has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
Elvaston has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elvaston was Frost/Freeze on May 3, 2005, which caused $5.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 21, 2003), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62334 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elvaston, IL, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Elvaston (ZIP 62334) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62334 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on May 3, 2005. This event caused $5.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.7M in property damage in the Elvaston, IL area (ZIP 62334). 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 →