Federal records document 51 natural disaster events in the Buffalo Hart, IL area (ZIP 62515). These include 23 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.9M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Buffalo Hart has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Buffalo Hart has experienced 3 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). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 14, 2016.
Buffalo Hart has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Buffalo Hart has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 2, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buffalo Hart was EF3 Tornado on Aug 19, 2009, which caused $8.2M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 1, 2006), causing $4M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Feb 20, 2014 also caused significant damage ($990K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62515 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme heat events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buffalo Hart, IL, with 23 events documented.
Buffalo Hart has 11 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 $9.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 29, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62515 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 19, 2009. This event caused $8.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.9M in property damage in the Buffalo Hart, IL area (ZIP 62515). 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 →