Government agency data shows 19 natural disaster events for ZIP 60951 in Martinton, IL. These include 9 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 2 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (9 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 30, 2024.
Martinton has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $495K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 19, 2009.
Martinton 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.
Martinton 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.
Martinton 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Martinton was Flood on Feb 20, 2018, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 12, 1976), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60951 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Martinton, IL, with 9 events documented.
Yes, Martinton (ZIP 60951) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
Martinton has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $495K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 19, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60951 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 20, 2018. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Martinton, IL area (ZIP 60951). 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 →