Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 62047 in Hardin, IL. These include 26 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $832K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hardin is hailstorms, with 26 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 1, 2023.
Hardin has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $757K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
Hardin has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 8, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hardin was Flash Flood on Jun 27, 2008, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62047 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (9 events), and tornadoes (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hardin, IL, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Hardin (ZIP 62047) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $757K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
Hardin 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 $75K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 8, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62047 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 27, 2008. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $832K in property damage in the Hardin, IL area (ZIP 62047). 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 →