Federal records document 65 natural disaster events in the Beason, IL area (ZIP 62512). These include 40 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.6M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 63 injuries.
With 40 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 20, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $650K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2019.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $12.8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Beason 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2015.
Beason has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 20, 1999.
Beason has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 28, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Beason was EF1 Tornado on May 15, 1968, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 30, 2003), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on May 5, 1977 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62512 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (11 events), flood (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Beason, IL, with 40 events documented.
Yes, Beason (ZIP 62512) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $150K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2015.
Beason has 11 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 $12.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 29, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62512 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 15, 1968. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.6M in property damage in the Beason, IL area (ZIP 62512). 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 →