ZIP code 62450, covering Olney, IL, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 5 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Olney is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $24K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
Olney has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Olney has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 5, 1988.
Olney has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 23, 2017.
Olney has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Olney has experienced 1 flood 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 Dec 24, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Olney was EF1 Tornado on Aug 3, 1991, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Feb 25, 1956), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Feb 25, 1956 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62450 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (10 events), earthquakes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzard (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Olney, IL, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24K in property damage.
Yes, Olney (ZIP 62450) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 24, 2013.
Olney has 10 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 $7.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62450 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 3, 1991. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.3M in property damage in the Olney, IL area (ZIP 62450). 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 →