Federal records document 112 natural disaster events in the Hamilton, IL area (ZIP 62341). These include 67 hailstorms, 22 severe wind events, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.7M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 67 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $26.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $465K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Hamilton has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2011.
Hamilton has experienced 7 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 $17.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2019.
Hamilton has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 21, 2006.
Hamilton has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hamilton was EF3 Tornado on Apr 8, 1999, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (May 3, 2005), causing $5.6M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 21, 1981 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62341 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (67 events), severe wind events (22 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hamilton, IL, with 67 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26.5K in property damage.
Yes, Hamilton (ZIP 62341) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2011.
Hamilton has 7 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 $17.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62341 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 8, 1999. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.7M in property damage in the Hamilton, IL area (ZIP 62341). 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 →