Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 62344 in Huntsville, IL. These include 26 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.7M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 26 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 20, 2023.
Huntsville has experienced 6 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 1, 2018.
Huntsville has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Huntsville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Huntsville has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Huntsville was EF2 Tornado on Apr 13, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 12, 1999), causing $2.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62344 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Huntsville, IL, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $450K in property damage.
Yes, Huntsville (ZIP 62344) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2010.
Huntsville has 6 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 1, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62344 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 13, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.7M in property damage in the Huntsville, IL area (ZIP 62344). 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 →