Sigel, IL (ZIP 62462) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sigel is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 42% 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Sigel has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Sigel has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
Sigel has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 27, 2021.
Sigel 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $365K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sigel was Winter Storm on Feb 1, 2011, which caused $1M 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 62462 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sigel, IL, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Sigel (ZIP 62462) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $365K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Sigel has 9 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 $255K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62462 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 1, 2011. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Sigel, IL area (ZIP 62462). 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 →