Du Bois, IL (ZIP 62831) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 46 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (39% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 1, 2023.
Du Bois has experienced 8 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2004.
Du Bois has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2025.
Du Bois has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
Du Bois has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Du Bois has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Du Bois was EF4 Tornado on Dec 18, 1957, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 1, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62831 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (5 events), earthquakes (2 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Du Bois, IL, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Du Bois (ZIP 62831) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
Du Bois has 8 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62831 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 18, 1957. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.3M in property damage in the Du Bois, IL area (ZIP 62831). 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 →