Government records show 257 natural disaster events affecting the Hartford, IL area (ZIP 62048) — a notably active disaster history. These include 123 hailstorms, 83 extreme heat events, and 24 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $168.1M. These events have resulted in 48 recorded deaths and 3,164 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (123 total). Of these, 3 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
Extreme heat events account for 32% of the disaster record here, with 83 events documented. Of these, 74 (89%) 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). 41 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (38%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $64.4M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $8.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $274K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Hartford has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $43.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hartford was 1.8" Hail on Apr 10, 2001, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Nov 30, 2006), causing $40M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 1, 1983 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62048 has experienced 257 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (123 events), extreme heat events (83 events), tornadoes (24 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hartford, IL, with 123 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50.8M in property damage.
Yes, Hartford (ZIP 62048) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2025.
Hartford has 24 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $64.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62048 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Apr 10, 2001. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $168.1M in property damage in the Hartford, IL area (ZIP 62048). 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 →