Mcvey, IL (ZIP 62640) has experienced 66 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (40 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $101K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 14, 2023.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 18, 2024.
Mcvey has experienced 4 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 21, 2024.
Mcvey 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.
Mcvey 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mcvey was Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 25, 1996), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62640 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mcvey, IL, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $101K in property damage.
Mcvey has 20 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 $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 18, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62640 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 $3.9M in property damage in the Mcvey, IL area (ZIP 62640). 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 →