Federal records document 83 natural disaster events in the Waverly, IL area (ZIP 62692). These include 51 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Waverly is hailstorms, with 51 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 2020.
Waverly has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $630K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Waverly has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 2013.
Waverly has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2023.
Waverly has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waverly was 2" Hail on May 27, 2002, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 19, 2009), causing $4.3M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 8, 2009 also caused significant damage ($610K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62692 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), tornadoes (20 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waverly, IL, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9M in property damage.
Yes, Waverly (ZIP 62692) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2023.
Waverly has 20 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62692 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 $16.3M in property damage in the Waverly, IL area (ZIP 62692). 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 →