Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 62953 in Joppa, IL. These include 9 floods, 9 tornadoes, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
With 9 recorded incidents (24% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 2019.
Joppa has experienced 9 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 12, 2023.
Joppa has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $52K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2012.
Joppa has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $295K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Joppa has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 $13M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Joppa has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Joppa was Winter Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $11M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 6, 2003), causing $3.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 11, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62953 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), hailstorms (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 24% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Joppa, IL, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Joppa (ZIP 62953) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 1, 2019.
Joppa has 9 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 $4.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62953 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $11M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.2M in property damage in the Joppa, IL area (ZIP 62953). 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 →