Du Quoin, IL (ZIP 62832) has experienced 96 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (46 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $106K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (25%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 19, 2025.
Du Quoin has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2021.
Du Quoin 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 Quoin 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Du Quoin was EF2 Tornado on Mar 14, 2025, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was 87 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Apr 19, 2011), causing $1M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Feb 28, 2017 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62832 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (13 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (6 events), and extreme cold events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Du Quoin, IL, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $106K in property damage.
Yes, Du Quoin (ZIP 62832) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2021.
Du Quoin has 16 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 $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62832 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 14, 2025. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.4M in property damage in the Du Quoin, IL area (ZIP 62832). 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 →