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62649 Hettick, IL — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Hettick, IL (62649)

Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 62649 in Hettick, IL. These include 24 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (24 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2022.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Hettick has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $552.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 8, 2009.

❄️ Blizzards

Hettick has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 1, 2006.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Hettick 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 Dec 16, 2000.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Hettick was Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Apr 24, 2002), causing $300K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Hettick, IL (62649)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62649 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 62649?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hettick, IL, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300K in property damage.

Has Hettick (62649) ever been hit by a tornado?

Hettick has 5 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 $552.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 8, 2009.

What was the worst natural disaster in Hettick, IL?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62649 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 1, 2006. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 62649?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Hettick, IL area (ZIP 62649). 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 →

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