Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 62849 in Iuka, IL. These include 23 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.3M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 23 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Iuka has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $170K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2024.
Iuka has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 18, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Iuka was EF2 Tornado on May 26, 2024, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (May 3, 1996), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62849 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Iuka, IL, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $700K in property damage.
Iuka has 12 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 $10.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62849 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 26, 2024. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.3M in property damage in the Iuka, IL area (ZIP 62849). 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 →