New Canton, IL (ZIP 62356) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 16 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 Jun 24, 2023.
New Canton 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 $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2006.
New Canton has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $11.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 12, 2013.
New Canton 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.
New Canton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Canton was Flood on Jun 3, 2008, which caused $11.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 24, 1961), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62356 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Canton, IL, with 16 events documented.
Yes, New Canton (ZIP 62356) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 12, 2013.
New Canton 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 $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62356 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 3, 2008. This event caused $11.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12M in property damage in the New Canton, IL area (ZIP 62356). 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 →