Harvard, IL (ZIP 60033) has experienced 68 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 41 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.5M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 44 injuries.
With 41 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 27, 2024.
Harvard has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $30.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Harvard has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 10, 2020.
Harvard has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $683K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
Harvard has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 11, 2016.
Harvard has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 23, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harvard was EF4 Tornado on Apr 21, 1967, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 9, 1958), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jan 7, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60033 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harvard, IL, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $75K in property damage.
Yes, Harvard (ZIP 60033) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $683K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
Harvard has 9 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 $30.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60033 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 21, 1967. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.5M in property damage in the Harvard, IL area (ZIP 60033). 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 →