Mill Shoals, IL (ZIP 62862) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 13 tornadoes, 12 hailstorms, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 18 injuries.
With 13 recorded incidents (30% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $12.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 2014.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 20, 2014.
Mill Shoals has experienced 9 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $402K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 7, 2019.
Mill Shoals has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Mill Shoals 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mill Shoals was Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 2, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jan 7, 1989 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62862 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (13 events), hailstorms (12 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (6 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mill Shoals, IL, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.2M in property damage.
Yes, Mill Shoals (ZIP 62862) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $402K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 7, 2019.
Mill Shoals has 13 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 $12.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62862 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 $15.7M in property damage in the Mill Shoals, IL area (ZIP 62862). 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 →