Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 62478 in West York, IL. These include 12 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $891K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (12 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
West York has experienced 8 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $76K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2009.
West York has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
West York has experienced 4 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 $700K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 2, 2012.
West York has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 1982.
The most significant disaster event on record for West York was Winter Storm on Feb 1, 2011, which caused $700K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62478 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West York, IL, with 12 events documented.
Yes, West York (ZIP 62478) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $76K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2009.
West York has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $115K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62478 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 1, 2011. This event caused $700K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $891K in property damage in the West York, IL area (ZIP 62478). 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 →