Federal records document 65 natural disaster events in the Walnut Hill, IL area (ZIP 62893). These include 27 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.5M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 22 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (27 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 13, 2014.
Walnut Hill has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 $174K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2025.
Walnut Hill has experienced 6 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
Walnut Hill has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $498K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2022.
Walnut Hill has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Walnut Hill was EF2 Tornado on May 25, 2011, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 8, 2007), causing $3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62893 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme cold events (6 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Walnut Hill, IL, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Walnut Hill (ZIP 62893) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $498K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2022.
Walnut Hill has 12 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 $4.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 13, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62893 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 25, 2011. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.5M in property damage in the Walnut Hill, IL area (ZIP 62893). 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 →