ZIP code 62810, covering Belle Rive, IL, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 20 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.4M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 75 injuries.
With 20 recorded incidents (30% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $760K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (25%) 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 $10.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2020.
Belle Rive has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $174K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2025.
Belle Rive has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $13.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 1, 2024.
Belle Rive has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $480K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 8, 2018.
Belle Rive has experienced 6 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belle Rive was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 21, 2006, which caused $13M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 21, 2002), causing $4M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62810 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (7 events), extreme cold events (6 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belle Rive, IL, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $760K in property damage.
Yes, Belle Rive (ZIP 62810) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $480K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 8, 2018.
Belle Rive has 16 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 $10.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62810 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 21, 2006. This event caused $13M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.4M in property damage in the Belle Rive, IL area (ZIP 62810). 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 →