Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 61235 in Atkinson, IL. These include 21 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (21 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $338.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Atkinson has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $433K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
Atkinson has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2006.
Atkinson 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
Atkinson 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Atkinson was Frost/Freeze on May 3, 2005, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Apr 30, 2003), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61235 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Atkinson, IL, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Atkinson (ZIP 61235) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2010.
Atkinson has 12 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 $338.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61235 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on May 3, 2005. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Atkinson, IL area (ZIP 61235). 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 →