Federal records document 69 natural disaster events in the Evansville, IL area (ZIP 62242). These include 54 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $440K. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 54 recorded incidents (78% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $415K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2025.
Evansville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 16, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Evansville was EF2 Tornado on Mar 18, 1952, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62242 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), tornadoes (13 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Evansville, IL, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Evansville has 13 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 $415K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62242 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 18, 1952. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $440K in property damage in the Evansville, IL area (ZIP 62242). 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 →