Federal records document 155 natural disaster events in the Coal Valley, IL area (ZIP 61240). These include 88 hailstorms, 27 severe wind events, and 18 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.4M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 35 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Coal Valley is hailstorms, with 88 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $732K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 24, 2024.
There have been 27 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3K 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 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (78%) 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 $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 23, 2017.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. 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 $6.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Coal Valley 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.
Coal Valley 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 Coal Valley was Flash Flood on May 13, 2010, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 16, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 21, 1973 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61240 has experienced 155 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (88 events), severe wind events (27 events), floods (18 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Coal Valley, IL, with 88 events documented. These events have caused a combined $732K in property damage.
Yes, Coal Valley (ZIP 61240) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 23, 2017.
Coal Valley has 14 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 $6.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61240 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 $15.4M in property damage in the Coal Valley, IL area (ZIP 61240). 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 →