Cordova, IL (ZIP 61242) has experienced 84 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 47 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
With 47 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $162K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (15%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 10, 2020.
Cordova has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 21, 2025.
Cordova 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 $265K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
Cordova has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 18, 2011.
Cordova 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 $495K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cordova was Flood on Jun 1, 2008, which caused $4.4M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 13, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61242 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (5 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 Cordova, IL, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $162K in property damage.
Yes, Cordova (ZIP 61242) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 18, 2011.
Cordova has 20 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 $7.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 10, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61242 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2008. This event caused $4.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.4M in property damage in the Cordova, IL area (ZIP 61242). 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 →