Albany, IL (ZIP 61230) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 27 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.5M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 27 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $54K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Albany has experienced 9 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 10, 2020.
Albany has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Albany has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2025.
Albany has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 18, 2011.
Albany 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 $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Albany was EF3 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 23, 2003), causing $1M in damages. 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 10, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61230 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Albany, IL, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $54K in property damage.
Yes, Albany (ZIP 61230) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 18, 2011.
Albany has 9 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 $3.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 10, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61230 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1990. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.5M in property damage in the Albany, IL area (ZIP 61230). 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 →