Vergennes, IL (ZIP 62994) has experienced 82 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 33 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 52 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Vergennes is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $265K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (40%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (91%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Vergennes has experienced 7 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 19, 2015.
Vergennes has experienced 7 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Vergennes has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 5, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vergennes was Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 18, 2008), causing $1.8M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 14, 2025 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62994 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme cold events (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vergennes, IL, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $265K in property damage.
Yes, Vergennes (ZIP 62994) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2021.
Vergennes has 7 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62994 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 $10.4M in property damage in the Vergennes, IL area (ZIP 62994). 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 →