Blackstone, IL (ZIP 61313) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 13 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (15 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Blackstone has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2010.
Blackstone has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Blackstone has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 12, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blackstone was EF2 Tornado on Jun 5, 2010, which caused $3M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 5, 2010), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61313 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blackstone, IL, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Blackstone (ZIP 61313) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 12, 2021.
Blackstone has 4 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 $3.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61313 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 5, 2010. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.2M in property damage in the Blackstone, IL area (ZIP 61313). 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 →