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62967 New Burnside, IL — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: New Burnside, IL (62967)

New Burnside, IL (ZIP 62967) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 5 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.6M.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for New Burnside is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2023.

🌪️ Tornadoes

New Burnside has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $515K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.

🥶 Extreme cold events

New Burnside has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.

❄️ Blizzards

New Burnside 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.

🌊 Floods

New Burnside has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $785K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2011.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for New Burnside was Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 11, 2008), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Mar 18, 2008 also caused significant damage ($750K).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in New Burnside, IL (62967)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62967 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 62967?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Burnside, IL, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 62967 (New Burnside) prone to flooding?

Yes, New Burnside (ZIP 62967) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $785K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2011.

Has New Burnside (62967) ever been hit by a tornado?

New Burnside has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $515K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.

What was the worst natural disaster in New Burnside, IL?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62967 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 8, 2007. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 62967?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.6M in property damage in the New Burnside, IL area (ZIP 62967). 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 →

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