Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 62674 in Barr, IL. These include 29 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Barr is hailstorms, with 29 recorded events making up 76% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Barr has experienced 5 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 $327.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2011.
Barr has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 1958.
Barr 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.
Barr 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Barr was Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 25, 1996), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62674 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Barr, IL, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Barr has 5 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 $327.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62674 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Barr, IL area (ZIP 62674). 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 →