Hazel Dell, IL (ZIP 62428) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 26 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
Hazel Dell has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Hazel Dell has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 27, 2021.
Hazel Dell has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Hazel Dell has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hazel Dell was Winter Storm on Feb 1, 2011, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 6, 2008), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62428 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hazel Dell, IL, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200K in property damage.
Yes, Hazel Dell (ZIP 62428) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $340K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2008.
Hazel Dell has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $280K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62428 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 1, 2011. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Hazel Dell, IL area (ZIP 62428). 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 →