Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 62919 in Cave In Rock, IL. These include 14 floods, 10 hailstorms, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cave In Rock is floods, with 14 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 9 (64%) 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 $819K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 1, 2021.
Cave In Rock has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $44K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 10, 2016.
Cave In Rock has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Cave In Rock has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2018.
Cave In Rock has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 6, 2005.
Cave In Rock has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 21, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cave In Rock was Winter Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $8.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 11, 2008), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62919 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (14 events), hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cave In Rock, IL, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $819K in property damage.
Yes, Cave In Rock (ZIP 62919) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $819K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 1, 2021.
Cave In Rock has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $350K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 6, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62919 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $8.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.4M in property damage in the Cave In Rock, IL area (ZIP 62919). 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 →