ZIP code 62471, covering Vandalia, IL, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Vandalia is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Vandalia has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $692K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
Vandalia has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 1, 2017.
Vandalia has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 29, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vandalia was EF2 Tornado on Nov 9, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 20, 2025), causing $600K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62471 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (7 events), earthquakes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vandalia, IL, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Vandalia (ZIP 62471) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $692K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
Vandalia has 17 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62471 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 9, 1984. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.1M in property damage in the Vandalia, IL area (ZIP 62471). 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 →