ZIP code 62531, covering Edinburg, IL, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 27 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.1M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Edinburg is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 2023.
Edinburg has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Edinburg has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Edinburg has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 6, 2014.
Edinburg 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Edinburg was EF2 Tornado on Dec 1, 2018, which caused $3.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 27, 2015), causing $2.8M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62531 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Edinburg, IL, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Edinburg (ZIP 62531) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Edinburg has 16 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62531 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 1, 2018. This event caused $3.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.1M in property damage in the Edinburg, IL area (ZIP 62531). 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 →