Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 62461 in Shumway, IL. These include 29 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
With 29 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Shumway has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $900K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Shumway has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Shumway has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2020.
Shumway has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 2, 2011.
Shumway 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 Jul 13, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shumway was Winter Storm on Feb 1, 2011, which caused $900K in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 28, 2015), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62461 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shumway, IL, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Shumway (ZIP 62461) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $145K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2020.
Shumway has 5 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 $355K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62461 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 1, 2011. This event caused $900K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Shumway, IL area (ZIP 62461). 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 →