Federal records document 146 natural disaster events in the Marion, IL area (ZIP 62959). These include 73 hailstorms, 28 tornadoes, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $257.8M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 180 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (73 total). Of these, 4 (5%) 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 $19.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (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 $55.2M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (60%) 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. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
Marion has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $179.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
Marion 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.
Marion 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marion was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 8, 2009, which caused $175M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 16, 2025), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Nov 19, 1991 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62959 has experienced 146 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), tornadoes (28 events), floods (15 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme cold events (5 events), extreme heat events (5 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marion, IL, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.4M in property damage.
Yes, Marion (ZIP 62959) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
Marion has 28 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 $55.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62959 was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 8, 2009. This event caused $175M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $257.8M in property damage in the Marion, IL area (ZIP 62959). 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 →