Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 62463 in Stewardson, IL. These include 15 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (15 total). 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.
Stewardson has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Stewardson has experienced 7 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.
Stewardson has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Stewardson 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 Jan 15, 2013.
Stewardson has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stewardson was Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006, which caused $700K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 1, 2011), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62463 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stewardson, IL, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Stewardson (ZIP 62463) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Stewardson has 8 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 $280K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62463 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 1, 2006. This event caused $700K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Stewardson, IL area (ZIP 62463). 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 →