Federal records document 63 natural disaster events in the Salem, IL area (ZIP 62881). These include 40 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.4M. A total of 13 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (40 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Salem has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2011.
Salem has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 29, 1985.
Salem has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2008.
Salem has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 18, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Salem was EF2 Tornado on Apr 19, 1996, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 31, 2023), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62881 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salem, IL, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Salem (ZIP 62881) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2008.
Salem has 18 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 $9.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62881 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 19, 1996. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.4M in property damage in the Salem, IL area (ZIP 62881). 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 →