Harvel, IL (ZIP 62538) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $120.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 34 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (16 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 14, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 45% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (27%) 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 $120.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 5, 2022.
Harvel has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harvel was EF3 Tornado on Dec 1, 2018, which caused $118.9M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 1, 1999), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62538 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (15 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harvel, IL, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Harvel (ZIP 62538) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 14, 2023.
Harvel has 15 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 $120.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62538 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 1, 2018. This event caused $118.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $120.6M in property damage in the Harvel, IL area (ZIP 62538). 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 →