Federal records document 83 natural disaster events in the La Harpe, IL area (ZIP 61450). These include 39 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.4M.
With 39 recorded incidents (47% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (89%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
La Harpe has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $581K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
La Harpe has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 21, 2006.
La Harpe has experienced 1 extreme cold event 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for La Harpe was Frost/Freeze on May 3, 2005, which caused $5.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 21, 2003), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61450 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), floods (19 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in La Harpe, IL, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18K in property damage.
Yes, La Harpe (ZIP 61450) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
La Harpe has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $581K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61450 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on May 3, 2005. This event caused $5.6M 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 La Harpe, IL area (ZIP 61450). 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 →