ZIP code 62378, covering Versailles, IL, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $156.5M. A total of 22 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (46 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2024.
Versailles has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $150.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2015.
Versailles has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 13, 2023.
Versailles has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Versailles was Flash Flood on Jun 17, 2011, which caused $150M in property damage. Another major event was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 22, 2010), causing $3.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Oct 14, 1966 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62378 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Versailles, IL, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Versailles (ZIP 62378) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $150.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2015.
Versailles has 7 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 13, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62378 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 17, 2011. This event caused $150M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $156.5M in property damage in the Versailles, IL area (ZIP 62378). 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 →