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61062 Pearl City, IL — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Pearl City, IL (61062)

Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 61062 in Pearl City, IL. These include 13 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.9M.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 13 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $167K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2024.

🌊 Floods

Pearl City has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $10.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 24, 2010.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Pearl City has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.

❄️ Blizzards

Pearl City has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2006.

💨 Severe wind events

Pearl City has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Pearl City has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $24.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Pearl City was Flash Flood on Jul 24, 2010, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Apr 19, 1996), causing $1.2M in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Pearl City, IL (61062)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61062 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 61062?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pearl City, IL, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $167K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 61062 (Pearl City) prone to flooding?

Yes, Pearl City (ZIP 61062) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 24, 2010.

Has Pearl City (61062) ever been hit by a tornado?

Pearl City has 5 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 $105K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.

What was the worst natural disaster in Pearl City, IL?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61062 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 24, 2010. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 61062?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.9M in property damage in the Pearl City, IL area (ZIP 61062). 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 →

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