Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 62432 in Hidalgo, IL. These include 18 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $605K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Hidalgo is hailstorms, with 18 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
Hidalgo has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Hidalgo has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hidalgo was Ice Storm on Feb 1, 2011, which caused $600K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62432 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hidalgo, IL, with 18 events documented.
Hidalgo has 3 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 $5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62432 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 1, 2011. This event caused $600K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $605K in property damage in the Hidalgo, IL area (ZIP 62432). 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 →