Plainville, IL (ZIP 62365) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 30 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
With 30 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (7%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Plainville has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 27, 2008.
Plainville has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2020.
Plainville has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
Plainville has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2002.
Plainville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 27, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Plainville was EF3 Tornado on May 14, 1961, which caused $2.5M 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 62365 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plainville, IL, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Plainville (ZIP 62365) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2020.
Plainville has 5 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 27, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62365 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 14, 1961. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Plainville, IL area (ZIP 62365). 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 →