ZIP code 62888, covering Tamaroa, IL, has 80 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
With 44 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $66K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Tamaroa has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
Tamaroa has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $997.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2020.
Tamaroa has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $565K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 19, 2025.
Tamaroa has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2025.
Tamaroa has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tamaroa was EF1 Tornado on Mar 19, 2020, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (Dec 18, 1957), causing $250K in damages.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62888 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (5 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tamaroa, IL, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $66K in property damage.
Yes, Tamaroa (ZIP 62888) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $140K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
Tamaroa has 8 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 $997.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62888 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 19, 2020. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Tamaroa, IL area (ZIP 62888). 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 →