Sumner, IL (ZIP 62466) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 31 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 4 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (31 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 Feb 28, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Sumner has experienced 4 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 Nov 11, 1991.
Sumner has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $31K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Sumner 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 8, 2008.
Sumner has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sumner was EF2 Tornado on Feb 25, 1956, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 8, 2008), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62466 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (12 events), earthquakes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sumner, IL, with 31 events documented.
Yes, Sumner (ZIP 62466) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 8, 2008.
Sumner has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62466 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 25, 1956. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.9M in property damage in the Sumner, IL area (ZIP 62466). 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 →