Melvin, IL (ZIP 60952) has a moderate disaster history with 18 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.5M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 10 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2017.
Melvin has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 1984.
Melvin has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 4, 2008.
Melvin 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 Melvin was EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 1980, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Mar 13, 2006), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60952 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Melvin, IL, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250K in property damage.
Yes, Melvin (ZIP 60952) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 4, 2008.
Melvin has 4 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60952 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1980. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.5M in property damage in the Melvin, IL area (ZIP 60952). 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 →