Federal records document 78 natural disaster events in the Sesser, IL area (ZIP 62884). These include 38 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (38 total). Of these, 2 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% 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.
Sesser has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $146K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Sesser has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 19, 2025.
Sesser 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.
Sesser has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sesser was EF2 Tornado on Mar 30, 1982, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 21, 2011), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62884 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), blizzards (12 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold events (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sesser, IL, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Sesser (ZIP 62884) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $146K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Sesser 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 Jun 8, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62884 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 30, 1982. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.6M in property damage in the Sesser, IL area (ZIP 62884). 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 →