Gibson City, IL (ZIP 60936) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $64.6M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (26 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 12, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2024.
Gibson City has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $59.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2021.
Gibson City has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 23, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gibson City was Flash Flood on Jul 12, 2014, which caused $47M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 12, 2021), causing $12.2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 24, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60936 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gibson City, IL, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Gibson City (ZIP 60936) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $59.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2021.
Gibson City has 12 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60936 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 12, 2014. This event caused $47M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $64.6M in property damage in the Gibson City, IL area (ZIP 60936). 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 →