ZIP code 62987, covering Stonefort, IL, has 62 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 29 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.4M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 104 injuries.
With 29 recorded incidents (47% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
Stonefort has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
Stonefort has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2024.
Stonefort has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $980K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Stonefort 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.
Stonefort has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $811K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 6, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stonefort was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 8, 2009, which caused $4.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Feb 29, 2012), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Mar 18, 2008 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62987 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), floods (4 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stonefort, IL, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Stonefort (ZIP 62987) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $811K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 6, 2016.
Stonefort has 10 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62987 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 8, 2009. This event caused $4.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.4M in property damage in the Stonefort, IL area (ZIP 62987). 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 →