Government agency data shows 28 natural disaster events for ZIP 62892 in Vernon, IL. These include 11 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Vernon is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 14, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Vernon has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $27K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 26, 2015.
Vernon has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 1, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vernon was EF2 Tornado on Nov 9, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 21, 1954), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62892 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (4 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vernon, IL, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Vernon (ZIP 62892) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $27K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 26, 2015.
Vernon has 11 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62892 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 9, 1984. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Vernon, IL area (ZIP 62892). 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 →