Federal records document 181 natural disaster events in the Mount Carmel, IL area (ZIP 62863). These include 87 floods, 44 hailstorms, and 25 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 55 injuries.
With 87 recorded incidents (48% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 34 (39%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 28, 2022.
There have been 44 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $503K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 26, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (12%) 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 $37.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. 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 Sep 19, 2017.
Mount Carmel has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
Mount Carmel 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Carmel was EF4 Tornado on Jan 7, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 19, 2011), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62863 has experienced 181 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (87 events), hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (25 events), earthquakes (11 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Carmel, IL, with 87 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.6M in property damage.
Yes, Mount Carmel (ZIP 62863) has 87 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 28, 2022.
Mount Carmel has 25 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 $37.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62863 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 7, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $46.7M in property damage in the Mount Carmel, IL area (ZIP 62863). 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 →