Makanda, IL (ZIP 62958) has experienced 114 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 52 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $40M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 50 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Makanda is hailstorms, with 52 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) 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 $27.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 2025.
Makanda 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.
Makanda 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Makanda was EF4 Tornado on May 16, 2025, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (May 23, 2000), causing $7M in damages. Flood on Mar 18, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62958 has experienced 114 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (13 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Makanda, IL, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.1M in property damage.
Yes, Makanda (ZIP 62958) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
Makanda has 21 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 $27.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62958 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 16, 2025. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40M in property damage in the Makanda, IL area (ZIP 62958). 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 →