Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 61778 in Waynesville, IL. These include 26 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 54 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Waynesville is hailstorms, with 26 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 20, 2025.
Waynesville has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.9M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Waynesville has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 1, 2006.
Waynesville has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 7, 2015.
Waynesville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waynesville was Flash Flood on Aug 26, 2014, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 15, 1968), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 30, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61778 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waynesville, IL, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Waynesville (ZIP 61778) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 7, 2015.
Waynesville 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 $7.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 29, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61778 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 26, 2014. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.6M in property damage in the Waynesville, IL area (ZIP 61778). 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 →