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61024 Durand, IL — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Durand, IL (61024)

Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 61024 in Durand, IL. These include 25 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 2 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. Across all recorded events, 4 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (25 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2024.

🌊 Floods

There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2024.

🥵 Extreme heat events

Durand has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2006.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Durand has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2011.

💨 Severe wind events

Durand has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2011.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Durand was EF2 Tornado on Oct 8, 1958, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 14, 2024), causing $500K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Durand, IL (61024)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61024 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), floods (15 events), extreme heat events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 61024?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Durand, IL, with 25 events documented.

Is ZIP code 61024 (Durand) prone to flooding?

Yes, Durand (ZIP 61024) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2024.

Has Durand (61024) ever been hit by a tornado?

Durand has 2 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2011.

What was the worst natural disaster in Durand, IL?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61024 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 8, 1958. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 61024?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Durand, IL area (ZIP 61024). 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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