ZIP code 62819, covering Buckner, IL, has 70 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 27 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 22 injuries.
With 27 recorded incidents (39% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (7%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (67%) 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 $425K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $627K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Buckner has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $435K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 19, 2025.
Buckner has experienced 6 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 20, 2025.
Buckner has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 5, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buckner was Flood on May 1, 2011, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62819 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (12 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (9 events), extreme cold events (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buckner, IL, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $65K in property damage.
Yes, Buckner (ZIP 62819) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $627K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Buckner has 3 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 $340K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 5, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62819 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2011. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Buckner, IL area (ZIP 62819). 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 →