Federal records document 88 natural disaster events in the Orion, IL area (ZIP 61273). These include 49 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Orion is hailstorms, with 49 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 $725K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 24, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. 2 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Orion has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Orion has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 23, 2017.
Orion 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.
Orion 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 Orion 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 61273 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orion, IL, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $725K in property damage.
Yes, Orion (ZIP 61273) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 23, 2017.
Orion has 10 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61273 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 $13M in property damage in the Orion, IL area (ZIP 61273). 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 →