Herod, IL (ZIP 62947) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 30% of all recorded events (10 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 2, 2020.
Herod has experienced 6 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 $347K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2025.
Herod has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Herod has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 8, 2018.
Herod has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $415K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 5, 2005.
Herod has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 21, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Herod was Winter Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $8.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 11, 2008), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62947 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (4 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Herod, IL, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Herod (ZIP 62947) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $415K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 5, 2005.
Herod has 6 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 $347K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62947 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $8.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.9M in property damage in the Herod, IL area (ZIP 62947). 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 →