Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 62537 in Harristown, IL. These include 11 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 34 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Harristown is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2024.
Harristown 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.
Harristown 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.
Harristown has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 18, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harristown 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 62537 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (3 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harristown, IL, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Harristown (ZIP 62537) 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.
Harristown has 3 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 $9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 18, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62537 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 $35.1M in property damage in the Harristown, IL area (ZIP 62537). 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 →