Government agency data shows 22 natural disaster events for ZIP 62843 in Golden Gate, IL. These include 10 tornadoes, 4 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 10 recorded incidents (45% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $5.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Golden Gate has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Golden Gate has experienced 3 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2010.
Golden Gate has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
Golden Gate has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2011.
Golden Gate has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 5, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Golden Gate was EF4 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jan 7, 1989), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62843 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (10 events), hailstorms (4 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (3 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Golden Gate, IL, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.9M in property damage.
Yes, Golden Gate (ZIP 62843) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2011.
Golden Gate has 10 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 $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62843 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 2, 1990. 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 $6.1M in property damage in the Golden Gate, IL area (ZIP 62843). 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 →