Government agency data shows 14 natural disaster events for ZIP 62481 in Yale, IL. These include 10 hailstorms, 2 blizzards, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $900K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (10 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
Yale 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.
Yale 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 Jun 6, 2008.
Yale has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 9, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Yale was Ice Storm on Feb 1, 2011, which caused $600K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 6, 2008), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62481 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (2 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Yale, IL, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Yale (ZIP 62481) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62481 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 $900K in property damage in the Yale, IL area (ZIP 62481). 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 →