Macedonia, IL (ZIP 62860) has a moderate disaster history with 17 recorded events. These include 4 extreme cold events, 4 tornadoes, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.2M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 4 recorded incidents (24% of all events), extreme cold events 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 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.
Macedonia has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 1996.
Macedonia has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 30, 2023.
Macedonia 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Macedonia has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
Macedonia has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 2, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Macedonia 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62860 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme cold events (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), hailstorms (3 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is extreme cold events, which account for 24% of all recorded events.
Extreme cold events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Macedonia, IL, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Macedonia (ZIP 62860) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
Macedonia has 4 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62860 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 $6.2M in property damage in the Macedonia, IL area (ZIP 62860). 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 →