Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 61006 in Ashton, IL. These include 22 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.2M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (22 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Ashton has experienced 9 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2020.
Ashton has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 25, 2025.
Ashton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ashton was EF4 Tornado on Apr 9, 2015, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 9, 2015), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61006 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (9 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ashton, IL, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Ashton (ZIP 61006) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $16K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 25, 2025.
Ashton has 9 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 $11.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61006 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 9, 2015. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.2M in property damage in the Ashton, IL area (ZIP 61006). 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 →