Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 61028 in Elizabeth, IL. These include 23 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $77.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Elizabeth is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 4, 2024.
Elizabeth has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Elizabeth has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2024.
Elizabeth has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 5, 2006.
Elizabeth has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Elizabeth has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $264K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elizabeth was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 21, 2003, which caused $75M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 20, 2003), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61028 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elizabeth, IL, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16K in property damage.
Yes, Elizabeth (ZIP 61028) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Elizabeth has 8 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61028 was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 21, 2003. This event caused $75M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $77.1M in property damage in the Elizabeth, IL area (ZIP 61028). 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 →