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60145 Kingston, IL — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Kingston, IL (60145)

Kingston, IL (ZIP 60145) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $630K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (13 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 4, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Kingston has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $530K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 2021.

💨 Severe wind events

Kingston has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 12, 2008.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Kingston was EF2 Tornado on Jun 18, 1975, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 9, 2015), causing $150K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Kingston, IL (60145)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60145 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (8 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 60145?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kingston, IL, with 13 events documented.

Has Kingston (60145) ever been hit by a tornado?

Kingston has 8 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 $530K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 2021.

What was the worst natural disaster in Kingston, IL?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60145 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 18, 1975. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 60145?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $630K in property damage in the Kingston, IL area (ZIP 60145). 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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