Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 62852 in Keensburg, IL. These include 15 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.2M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 15 recorded incidents (44% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Keensburg has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2019.
Keensburg has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2022.
Keensburg has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
Keensburg has experienced 2 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 $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Keensburg has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 21, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Keensburg was EF2 Tornado on Apr 19, 2011, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jan 7, 1989), causing $2.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62852 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Keensburg, IL, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Keensburg (ZIP 62852) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2019.
Keensburg has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62852 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 19, 2011. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.2M in property damage in the Keensburg, IL area (ZIP 62852). 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 →