Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 60911 in Ashkum, IL. These include 20 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ashkum is hailstorms, with 20 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Ashkum has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2021.
Ashkum has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Ashkum has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 21, 2011.
Ashkum has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Ashkum has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 4, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ashkum was EF1 Tornado on Mar 22, 1991, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Feb 4, 2008), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60911 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ashkum, IL, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Ashkum (ZIP 60911) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 4, 2008.
Ashkum has 9 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60911 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 22, 1991. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Ashkum, IL area (ZIP 60911). 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 →