Milton, IL (ZIP 62352) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 4 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $164K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Milton is hailstorms, with 4 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2011.
Milton has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $121K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Milton has experienced 3 floods 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 $43K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2013.
Milton has experienced 1 tornado on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2004.
Milton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Milton was Ice Storm on Dec 8, 2007, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62352 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (4 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Milton, IL, with 4 events documented.
Yes, Milton (ZIP 62352) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $43K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2013.
Milton has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62352 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 8, 2007. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $164K in property damage in the Milton, IL area (ZIP 62352). 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 →