Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 62355 in Nebo, IL. These include 17 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Nebo is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2024.
Nebo has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Nebo has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $266K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Nebo has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 19, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nebo was EF2 Tornado on Feb 11, 1999, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 12, 1970), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62355 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (8 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nebo, IL, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Nebo (ZIP 62355) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $266K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Nebo has 9 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 $850K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62355 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 11, 1999. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Nebo, IL area (ZIP 62355). 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 →