ZIP code 61250, covering Erie, IL, has 72 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (38 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 5, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 5, 2022.
Erie has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 23, 2017.
Erie 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.
Erie 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 Erie was EF3 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 29, 1981), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on May 23, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61250 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (12 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Erie, IL, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11K in property damage.
Yes, Erie (ZIP 61250) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 23, 2017.
Erie has 14 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61250 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 $9.6M in property damage in the Erie, IL area (ZIP 61250). 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 →