Hillsboro, IL (ZIP 62049) has experienced 69 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 53 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $847.5K. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 53 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $787.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
Hillsboro has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 3, 2022.
Hillsboro has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 13, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hillsboro was EF2 Tornado on May 12, 1990, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 6, 1961), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62049 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hillsboro, IL, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Hillsboro has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $787.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62049 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 12, 1990. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $847.5K in property damage in the Hillsboro, IL area (ZIP 62049). 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 →