Federal records document 76 natural disaster events in the Norris City, IL area (ZIP 62869). These include 28 floods, 22 hailstorms, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
With 28 recorded incidents (37% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (25%) 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 $597K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
There have been 22 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2023.
Norris City has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
Norris City has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Norris City has experienced 5 severe wind events 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 wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $740K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 26, 2018.
Norris City has experienced 3 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. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Norris City was Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 19, 2011), causing $2M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Apr 24, 2002 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62869 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (28 events), hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and earthquakes (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Norris City, IL, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $597K in property damage.
Yes, Norris City (ZIP 62869) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $597K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
Norris City has 9 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62869 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 8, 2007. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.4M in property damage in the Norris City, IL area (ZIP 62869). 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 →