Federal records document 73 natural disaster events in the Mount Pulaski, IL area (ZIP 62548). These include 40 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.4M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 46 injuries.
With 40 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 18, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% 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.
Mount Pulaski has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Mount Pulaski has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $20.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 26, 2014.
Mount Pulaski 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Pulaski was Flash Flood on Aug 26, 2014, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 27, 1951 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62548 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Pulaski, IL, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Mount Pulaski (ZIP 62548) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 26, 2014.
Mount Pulaski has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 18, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62548 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 26, 2014. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.4M in property damage in the Mount Pulaski, IL area (ZIP 62548). 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 →