Hamel, IL (ZIP 62046) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 12 extreme heat events, 4 hailstorms, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 99 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hamel is extreme heat events, with 12 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 12 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2012.
Hamel has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2011.
Hamel has experienced 3 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 3, 2008.
Hamel has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 22, 2000.
Hamel has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hamel was Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006, which caused $1.7M in property damage. Another major event was Excessive Heat (Jul 1, 2012).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62046 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme heat events (12 events), hailstorms (4 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is extreme heat events, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Extreme heat events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hamel, IL, with 12 events documented.
Hamel has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62046 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 1, 2006. This event caused $1.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Hamel, IL area (ZIP 62046). 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 →