ZIP code 61310, covering Amboy, IL, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (41 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Amboy has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Amboy has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Amboy has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 2, 1999.
Amboy has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $102K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Amboy was EF2 Tornado on Jun 22, 2015, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 9, 2015), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61310 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (8 events), earthquakes (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Amboy, IL, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21K in property damage.
Yes, Amboy (ZIP 61310) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $102K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2016.
Amboy 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61310 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 22, 2015. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Amboy, IL area (ZIP 61310). 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 →