Serena, IL (ZIP 60549) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 8 tornadoes, 7 hailstorms, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.7M.
Tornadoes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (8 total). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $627.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2016.
Serena has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
Serena has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (100%) 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 $25.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 18, 2013.
Serena has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 11, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Serena was Flash Flood on Apr 18, 2013, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 14, 2008), causing $9M in damages. Flood on Aug 24, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60549 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (8 events), hailstorms (7 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Serena, IL, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $627.5K in property damage.
Yes, Serena (ZIP 60549) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 18, 2013.
Serena 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 $627.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60549 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 18, 2013. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.7M in property damage in the Serena, IL area (ZIP 60549). 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 →