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61011 Caledonia, IL — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Caledonia, IL (61011)

Caledonia, IL (ZIP 61011) has experienced 77 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 59 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.3M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 59 recorded incidents (77% 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 Aug 16, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Caledonia has experienced 10 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 $7.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.

🌊 Floods

Caledonia has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $6.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2017.

💨 Severe wind events

Caledonia has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2023.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Caledonia was Flood on Jun 10, 2008, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 22, 2010), causing $5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jan 7, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Caledonia, IL (61011)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61011 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 61011?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Caledonia, IL, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 61011 (Caledonia) prone to flooding?

Yes, Caledonia (ZIP 61011) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2017.

Has Caledonia (61011) ever been hit by a tornado?

Caledonia has 10 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 $7.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.

What was the worst natural disaster in Caledonia, IL?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61011 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 10, 2008. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 61011?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.3M in property damage in the Caledonia, IL area (ZIP 61011). 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 →

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