Lawrenceville, IL (ZIP 62439) has experienced 114 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 64 hailstorms, 28 floods, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.8M. A total of 32 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (64 total). 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 $100 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 28, 2024.
There have been 28 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (14%) 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 $21.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 8, 2009.
Lawrenceville 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $31K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Lawrenceville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Lawrenceville has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 10, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lawrenceville was Flood on Jun 4, 2008, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 19, 1963), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 8, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62439 has experienced 114 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), floods (28 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lawrenceville, IL, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100 in property damage.
Yes, Lawrenceville (ZIP 62439) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2025.
Lawrenceville has 14 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 $4.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 8, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62439 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 4, 2008. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.8M in property damage in the Lawrenceville, IL area (ZIP 62439). 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 →