Egan, IL (ZIP 61047) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
With 27 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
Egan has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $725K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2011.
Egan has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Egan has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 11, 2010.
Egan has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 4, 2009.
Egan has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Egan was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 5, 2003, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 28, 2017), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61047 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Egan, IL, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12K in property damage.
Yes, Egan (ZIP 61047) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2017.
Egan has 7 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 $725K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61047 was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 5, 2003. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.6M in property damage in the Egan, IL area (ZIP 61047). 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 →