West Liberty, IL (ZIP 62475) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (13 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 1, 2022.
West Liberty has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $302.5K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
West Liberty has experienced 2 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
West Liberty 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 $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Liberty was Ice Storm on Feb 1, 2011, which caused $600K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 6, 2008), causing $340K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62475 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Liberty, IL, with 13 events documented.
Yes, West Liberty (ZIP 62475) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $340K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2008.
West Liberty has 5 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 $302.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62475 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 1, 2011. This event caused $600K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the West Liberty, IL area (ZIP 62475). 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 →