Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 62887 in Springerton, IL. These include 15 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 4 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.1M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (15 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 6, 2019.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $13.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 1996.
Springerton has experienced 4 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.
Springerton has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
Springerton has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Springerton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 1, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Springerton 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. EF4 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62887 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (11 events), extreme cold events (4 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Springerton, IL, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Springerton (ZIP 62887) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $550K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
Springerton has 11 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 $13.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62887 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 $17.1M in property damage in the Springerton, IL area (ZIP 62887). 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 →