ZIP code 62915, covering Cambria, IL, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 27 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $442.9M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 257 injuries.
With 27 recorded incidents (47% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Cambria has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Cambria has experienced 6 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $255.3M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 2018.
Cambria 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.
Cambria has experienced 5 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 4 (80%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 21, 2017.
Cambria has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $175.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cambria was EF4 Tornado on May 29, 1982, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 10 fatalities. Another major event was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 8, 2009), causing $175M in damages. 3" Hail on Jun 30, 2023 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62915 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (5 events), extreme heat events (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cambria, IL, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.3M in property damage.
Yes, Cambria (ZIP 62915) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
Cambria has 6 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 $255.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62915 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 29, 1982. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 10 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $442.9M in property damage in the Cambria, IL area (ZIP 62915). 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 →