ZIP code 62939, covering Goreville, IL, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 19 injuries.
With 30 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (7%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $27M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
Goreville has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $208K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 2025.
Goreville has experienced 5 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.
Goreville has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Goreville has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Goreville was EF4 Tornado on May 16, 2025, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (May 23, 2000), causing $7M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62939 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold events (5 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Goreville, IL, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7M in property damage.
Yes, Goreville (ZIP 62939) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2016.
Goreville has 18 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 $27M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62939 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 16, 2025. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.1M in property damage in the Goreville, IL area (ZIP 62939). 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 →