Federal records document 59 natural disaster events in the Clay City, IL area (ZIP 62824). These include 36 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Clay City is hailstorms, with 36 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2022.
Clay City has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $800K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 16, 2016.
Clay City has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $104K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 13, 2016.
Clay City has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 8, 2015.
Clay City has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 5, 1978.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clay City was Ice Storm on Feb 1, 2011, which caused $800K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 25, 2011), causing $510K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62824 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clay City, IL, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Clay City (ZIP 62824) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 8, 2015.
Clay City has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62824 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 1, 2011. This event caused $800K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Clay City, IL area (ZIP 62824). 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 →