Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 62045 in Hamburg, IL. These include 17 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (17 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 1, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (58%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Hamburg has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 12, 2006.
Hamburg has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 26, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hamburg was Flood on Jun 4, 2008, which caused $1.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Feb 11, 1999), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62045 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (9 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hamburg, IL, with 17 events documented.
Yes, Hamburg (ZIP 62045) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Hamburg has 9 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 $900K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 12, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62045 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 4, 2008. This event caused $1.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Hamburg, IL area (ZIP 62045). 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 →