Federal records document 68 natural disaster events in the Harmon, IL area (ZIP 61042). These include 40 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $538.5K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (40 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $44K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $327.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Harmon has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $67K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 21, 2017.
Harmon has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 2, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harmon was EF2 Tornado on Aug 15, 1958, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61042 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (3 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harmon, IL, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $44K in property damage.
Yes, Harmon (ZIP 61042) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $67K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 21, 2017.
Harmon has 12 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 $327.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61042 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 15, 1958. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $538.5K in property damage in the Harmon, IL area (ZIP 61042). 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 →