Barry, IL (ZIP 62312) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 31 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $561.5K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (31 total). Of these, 2 (6%) 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 $9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2023.
Barry has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. 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 $532.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2008.
Barry has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2020.
Barry has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 19, 2009.
Barry has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 1984.
The most significant disaster event on record for Barry was EF3 Tornado on Apr 24, 1961, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 14, 1957), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62312 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Barry, IL, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9K in property damage.
Yes, Barry (ZIP 62312) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2020.
Barry has 9 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 $532.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62312 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 24, 1961. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $561.5K in property damage in the Barry, IL area (ZIP 62312). 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 →