Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Bonfield, IL area (ZIP 60913). These include 32 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.8M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 65 injuries.
With 32 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2023.
Bonfield has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $29M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2015.
Bonfield 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
Bonfield has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 28, 2009.
Bonfield has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bonfield was EF3 Tornado on Apr 2, 1982, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 17, 1963), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Feb 20, 2018 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60913 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bonfield, IL, with 32 events documented.
Yes, Bonfield (ZIP 60913) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
Bonfield has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $29M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60913 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 2, 1982. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.8M in property damage in the Bonfield, IL area (ZIP 60913). 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 →