ZIP code 62963, covering Mound City, IL, has 73 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 floods, 21 hailstorms, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.8M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 33 recorded incidents (45% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 21 (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 $30.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Mound City has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 29, 2012.
Mound City 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 $10.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Mound City has experienced 4 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
Mound City has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $520K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mound City was Flood on Mar 2, 1997, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $10.2M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62963 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (33 events), hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mound City, IL, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30.1M in property damage.
Yes, Mound City (ZIP 62963) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
Mound City has 8 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 29, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62963 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 2, 1997. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $46.8M in property damage in the Mound City, IL area (ZIP 62963). 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 →