Orient, IL (ZIP 62874) has experienced 76 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Orient is hailstorms, with 34 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (67%) 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 $425K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Orient has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $622K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Orient has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 19, 2025.
Orient has experienced 6 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 20, 2025.
Orient has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $830K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 5, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Orient was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 8, 2009, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 19, 2015), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62874 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), blizzards (12 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (9 events), extreme cold events (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orient, IL, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Orient (ZIP 62874) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $622K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Orient has 3 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 $830K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 5, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62874 was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 8, 2009. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.3M in property damage in the Orient, IL area (ZIP 62874). 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 →