Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 62540 in Kincaid, IL. These include 13 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Kincaid is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 6, 2023.
Kincaid 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.
Kincaid has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $820K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Kincaid 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.
Kincaid 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 Kincaid was Flood on Dec 27, 2015, which caused $2.8M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 1, 2006), causing $1.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Aug 12, 2019 also caused significant damage ($705K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62540 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 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 Kincaid, IL, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Kincaid (ZIP 62540) 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.
Kincaid has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $820K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 29, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62540 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 27, 2015. This event caused $2.8M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.4M in property damage in the Kincaid, IL area (ZIP 62540). 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 →