Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Ewing, IL area (ZIP 62836). These include 16 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.7M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ewing is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 29% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 29, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 22% 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.
Ewing has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $106K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Ewing has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2020.
Ewing 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.
Ewing has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ewing was EF3 Tornado on Apr 19, 1996, which caused $2.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 30, 1982), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62836 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (12 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold events (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ewing, IL, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Ewing (ZIP 62836) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $106K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Ewing has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62836 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 19, 1996. This event caused $2.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.7M in property damage in the Ewing, IL area (ZIP 62836). 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 →