Federal records document 119 natural disaster events in the Trenton, IL area (ZIP 62293). These include 78 hailstorms, 20 severe wind events, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 29 injuries.
With 78 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $33.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Trenton has experienced 5 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $37K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2025.
Trenton has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 5, 2007.
Trenton has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Trenton was EF3 Tornado on Dec 2, 1982, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 1, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Feb 25, 1956 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62293 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (78 events), severe wind events (20 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Trenton, IL, with 78 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Trenton (ZIP 62293) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $37K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2025.
Trenton has 13 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 $33.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62293 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 2, 1982. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.9M in property damage in the Trenton, IL area (ZIP 62293). 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 →