Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Barnhill, IL area (ZIP 62809). These include 19 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Barnhill is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 $560K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Barnhill has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 2011.
Barnhill has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
Barnhill has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2014.
Barnhill has experienced 2 blizzards 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Barnhill was Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 2, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jan 7, 1989 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62809 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Barnhill, IL, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $80K in property damage.
Yes, Barnhill (ZIP 62809) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $560K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Barnhill has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $10.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62809 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 8, 2007. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.9M in property damage in the Barnhill, IL area (ZIP 62809). 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 →