ZIP code 62567, covering Stonington, IL, has 62 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.8M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Stonington is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. 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 $6.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Stonington has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Stonington 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.
Stonington 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.
Stonington 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stonington was EF2 Tornado on Dec 1, 2018, which caused $3.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $2.5M 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 62567 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stonington, IL, with 38 events documented.
Yes, Stonington (ZIP 62567) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Stonington has 11 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 $6.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 29, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62567 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 1, 2018. This event caused $3.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.8M in property damage in the Stonington, IL area (ZIP 62567). 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 →