Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 62418 in Brownstown, IL. These include 18 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (18 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $900.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 2018.
Brownstown has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 18, 2013.
Brownstown has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 29, 1993.
Brownstown has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 15, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brownstown was EF1 Tornado on Apr 15, 1994, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 17, 2013), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62418 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brownstown, IL, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Brownstown (ZIP 62418) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $65K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 18, 2013.
Brownstown has 11 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 $900.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62418 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 15, 1994. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the Brownstown, IL area (ZIP 62418). 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 →