Carbon Cliff, IL (ZIP 61239) has experienced 90 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.9M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 38 injuries.
With 45 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (71%) 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 $7.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 23, 2017.
Carbon Cliff has experienced 8 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Carbon Cliff has experienced 5 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 8, 2008.
Carbon Cliff has experienced 3 extreme cold events 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 $495K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 18, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carbon Cliff was Flash Flood on May 13, 2010, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 21, 1973), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on May 21, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61239 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), severe wind events (15 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carbon Cliff, IL, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Carbon Cliff (ZIP 61239) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 23, 2017.
Carbon Cliff has 8 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 $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61239 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 13, 2010. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.9M in property damage in the Carbon Cliff, IL area (ZIP 61239). 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 →