Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 62357 in New Salem, IL. These include 30 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $80K. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (30 total). 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
New Salem has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2008.
New Salem has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2020.
New Salem 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 Salem has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Salem was 2.8" Hail on Apr 14, 2002, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62357 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (6 events), flood (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Salem, IL, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, New Salem (ZIP 62357) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2020.
New Salem has 6 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 $55K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62357 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Apr 14, 2002. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $80K in property damage in the New Salem, IL area (ZIP 62357). 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 →