Mc Leansboro, IL (ZIP 62859) has experienced 85 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.7M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Mc Leansboro is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (39%) 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 $12.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2020.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (35%) 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 $771K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
Mc Leansboro has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Of these, 2 (22%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $222K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 19, 2025.
Mc Leansboro has experienced 4 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
Mc Leansboro has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 2, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mc Leansboro was Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 19, 1996), causing $2.8M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62859 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (17 events), severe wind events (9 events), extreme cold events (4 events), earthquakes (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mc Leansboro, IL, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $850K in property damage.
Yes, Mc Leansboro (ZIP 62859) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $771K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
Mc Leansboro has 18 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 $12.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62859 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 8, 2007. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.7M in property damage in the Mc Leansboro, IL area (ZIP 62859). 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 →