Waggoner, IL (ZIP 62572) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
With 17 recorded incidents (47% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 14, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 18, 2024.
Waggoner has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2025.
Waggoner 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 1, 2006.
Waggoner has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 16, 2000.
Waggoner has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waggoner was Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 1, 1999), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62572 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waggoner, IL, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Waggoner (ZIP 62572) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2008.
Waggoner has 13 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 18, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62572 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 1, 2006. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.5M in property damage in the Waggoner, IL area (ZIP 62572). 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 →