Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 62339 in Golden, IL. These include 19 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $600K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (19 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2019.
Golden has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Golden has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 8, 1990.
Golden has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
Golden has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Golden was EF2 Tornado on Mar 8, 1990, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 23, 1955), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62339 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Golden, IL, with 19 events documented.
Golden 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 $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 8, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62339 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 8, 1990. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $600K in property damage in the Golden, IL area (ZIP 62339). 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 →