ZIP code 62549, covering Hervey City, IL, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 24 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hervey City is hailstorms, with 39 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2024.
Hervey City has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $9.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 13, 2014.
Hervey City has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 14, 2020.
Hervey City has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hervey City was EF4 Tornado on Mar 20, 1976, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 20, 1976), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 30, 1975 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62549 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hervey City, IL, with 39 events documented.
Hervey City has 9 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 $9.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 13, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62549 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 20, 1976. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11M in property damage in the Hervey City, IL area (ZIP 62549). 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 →