Clarksburg, IL (ZIP 62565) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.7M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 64 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (23 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $800.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
Clarksburg has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Clarksburg has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2012.
Clarksburg has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Clarksburg has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $193K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 31, 2022.
Clarksburg 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 15, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clarksburg was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 16, 2012, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Aug 21, 1977), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62565 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clarksburg, IL, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $800.2K in property damage.
Yes, Clarksburg (ZIP 62565) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $193K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 31, 2022.
Clarksburg has 5 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62565 was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 16, 2012. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.7M in property damage in the Clarksburg, IL area (ZIP 62565). 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 →