ZIP code 62864, covering Mount Vernon, IL, has 107 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 49 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.4M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 113 injuries.
With 49 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (9%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13.2M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Mount Vernon has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $174K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2025.
Mount Vernon has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $568K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2022.
Mount Vernon has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $343K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Mount Vernon has experienced 6 extreme cold events 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). Cold-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Vernon was EF3 Tornado on Apr 21, 2002, which caused $4M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 8, 2007), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 30, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62864 has experienced 107 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (22 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold events (6 events), earthquakes (4 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Vernon, IL, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $75K in property damage.
Yes, Mount Vernon (ZIP 62864) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $568K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2022.
Mount Vernon has 22 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $13.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62864 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 21, 2002. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.4M in property damage in the Mount Vernon, IL area (ZIP 62864). 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 →