ZIP code 62801, covering Centralia, IL, has 97 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 63 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
With 63 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $315K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $14.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Centralia has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $603K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Centralia has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 26, 1987.
Centralia has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2011.
Centralia has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 18, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Centralia was EF2 Tornado on Apr 19, 1996, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 25, 2011), causing $4M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 31, 2023 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62801 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (6 events), earthquakes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Centralia, IL, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $315K in property damage.
Yes, Centralia (ZIP 62801) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $603K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Centralia has 21 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $14.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62801 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 19, 1996. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.3M in property damage in the Centralia, IL area (ZIP 62801). 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 →