Bearsdale, IL (ZIP 62526) has experienced 121 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 73 hailstorms, 27 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 82 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (73 total). Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (15%) 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 $19.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 18, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 19, 2025.
Bearsdale has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 14, 2020.
Bearsdale has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $24.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 26, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bearsdale was Flash Flood on Aug 26, 2014, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 19, 1996), causing $9M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 26, 2014 also caused significant damage ($4.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62526 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), tornadoes (27 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (6 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bearsdale, IL, with 73 events documented.
Yes, Bearsdale (ZIP 62526) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 26, 2014.
Bearsdale has 27 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 $19.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 18, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62526 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 26, 2014. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $46.8M in property damage in the Bearsdale, IL area (ZIP 62526). 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 →