Eldena, IL (ZIP 61324) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $277.5K.
With 9 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Eldena has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $277.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 26, 1959.
Eldena has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Eldena has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 2, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eldena was EF2 Tornado on Aug 15, 1958, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61324 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eldena, IL, with 9 events documented.
Eldena has 3 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 $277.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 26, 1959.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61324 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 15, 1958. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $277.5K in property damage in the Eldena, IL area (ZIP 61324). 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 →