Bolivia, IL (ZIP 62545) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 29 injuries.
With 13 recorded incidents (35% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
Bolivia has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (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 $4.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Bolivia has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Bolivia has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 14, 2016.
Bolivia has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Bolivia 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 Feb 2, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bolivia was Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 20, 2014), causing $990K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62545 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme heat events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bolivia, IL, with 13 events documented.
Bolivia 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 29, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62545 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 1, 2006. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.8M in property damage in the Bolivia, IL area (ZIP 62545). 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 →