Irvington, IL (ZIP 62848) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 2 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Irvington is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Irvington has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
Irvington has experienced 2 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). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 20, 2005.
Irvington has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Irvington was EF2 Tornado on May 25, 2011, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 15, 1998), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62848 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Irvington, IL, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200K in property damage.
Irvington has 5 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 $4.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62848 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 25, 2011. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.9M in property damage in the Irvington, IL area (ZIP 62848). 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 →