Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the Liberty, IL area (ZIP 62347). These include 44 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.5K. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
With 44 recorded incidents (76% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $24K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Liberty has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 30, 2024.
Liberty has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 27, 2008.
Liberty has experienced 2 floods on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2020.
Liberty has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
Liberty has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Liberty was 1.8" Hail on May 13, 2008, which caused $10K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62347 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Liberty, IL, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24K in property damage.
Yes, Liberty (ZIP 62347) has 2 recorded flood events. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2020.
Liberty has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 27, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62347 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 13, 2008. This event caused $10K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.5K in property damage in the Liberty, IL area (ZIP 62347). 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 →