Decatur, IL (ZIP 62523) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 33 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 17 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (33 total). Of these, 2 (6%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2024.
Decatur has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 3, 2023.
Decatur has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 14, 2020.
Decatur has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 19, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Decatur was EF2 Tornado on Nov 30, 1975, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 1, 2006), causing $1.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 18, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62523 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (6 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Decatur, IL, with 33 events documented.
Decatur has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 3, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62523 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 30, 1975. 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 $6.4M in property damage in the Decatur, IL area (ZIP 62523). 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 →