ZIP code 62690, covering Virden, IL, has 100 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 56 hailstorms, 26 tornadoes, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $16M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 35 injuries.
With 56 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (12%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 5, 2022.
Virden has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Virden has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 14, 2016.
Virden has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 2013.
Virden 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 Feb 2, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Virden was 2" Hail on May 27, 2002, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 1, 2006), causing $4M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62690 has experienced 100 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), tornadoes (26 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme heat events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Virden, IL, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.1M in property damage.
Yes, Virden (ZIP 62690) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 14, 2023.
Virden has 26 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62690 was 2" Hail, which occurred on May 27, 2002. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16M in property damage in the Virden, IL area (ZIP 62690). 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 →