ZIP code 62996, covering Villa Ridge, IL, has 93 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 floods, 29 hailstorms, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 40 recorded incidents (43% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 24 (60%) 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 $9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
There have been 29 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Villa Ridge has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K 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 Dec 22, 2022.
Villa Ridge 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 $11.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Villa Ridge has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Villa Ridge was Winter Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 18, 2008), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Mar 1, 1997 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62996 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (40 events), hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (11 events), extreme cold events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Villa Ridge, IL, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9M in property damage.
Yes, Villa Ridge (ZIP 62996) has 40 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
Villa Ridge 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62996 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.5M in property damage in the Villa Ridge, IL area (ZIP 62996). 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 →