Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Oreana, IL area (ZIP 62554). These include 26 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
With 26 recorded incidents (47% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 18, 2024.
Oreana has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 19, 2025.
Oreana 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oreana was EF3 Tornado on Apr 3, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 24, 2001), causing $2.2M 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 62554 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (10 events), and blizzards (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oreana, IL, with 26 events documented.
Oreana has 13 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 $5.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 18, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62554 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.2M in property damage in the Oreana, IL area (ZIP 62554). 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 →