Woodson, IL (ZIP 62695) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Woodson is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Woodson has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $630K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Woodson 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 $294K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 12, 2006.
Woodson has experienced 2 floods 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2015.
Woodson has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2015.
Woodson has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 20, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Woodson was Ice Storm on Dec 8, 2007, which caused $410K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 24, 1961), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62695 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Woodson, IL, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Woodson (ZIP 62695) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2015.
Woodson 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 $294K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 12, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62695 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 8, 2007. This event caused $410K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Woodson, IL area (ZIP 62695). 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 →