Jonesboro, IL (ZIP 62952) has experienced 93 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 30 hailstorms, 28 floods, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Jonesboro is hailstorms, with 30 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 22, 2024.
There have been 28 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (79%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 30, 2020.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Jonesboro has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (100%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Jonesboro has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
Jonesboro has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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 Jun 22, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jonesboro was EF3 Tornado on Apr 28, 2002, which caused $5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Mar 18, 2008), causing $1.3M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 11, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62952 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), floods (28 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme cold events (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jonesboro, IL, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Jonesboro (ZIP 62952) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 30, 2020.
Jonesboro has 17 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 $6.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 11, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62952 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 28, 2002. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.1M in property damage in the Jonesboro, IL area (ZIP 62952). 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 →