ZIP code 61088, covering Winnebago, IL, has 69 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11M. Across all recorded events, 4 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Winnebago is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Winnebago has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Winnebago has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
Winnebago has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $425K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Winnebago 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Winnebago was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 5, 2003, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 13, 2024), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Aug 7, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61088 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winnebago, IL, with 46 events documented.
Yes, Winnebago (ZIP 61088) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
Winnebago has 6 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 $425K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61088 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 $11M in property damage in the Winnebago, IL area (ZIP 61088). 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 →