Niota, IL (ZIP 62358) has experienced 79 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 hailstorms, 18 severe wind events, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 12 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Niota is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 41% 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $18.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (92%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 19, 2011.
Niota has experienced 10 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2015.
Niota has experienced 5 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $247K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2007.
Niota has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Niota was 2" Hail on May 8, 2003, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 18, 2003), causing $3.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on May 3, 2005 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62358 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), severe wind events (18 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Niota, IL, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.1M in property damage.
Yes, Niota (ZIP 62358) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 19, 2011.
Niota has 10 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62358 was 2" Hail, which occurred on May 8, 2003. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.7M in property damage in the Niota, IL area (ZIP 62358). 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 →