New Bedford, IL (ZIP 61346) has a moderate disaster history with 17 recorded events. These include 5 blizzards, 5 hailstorms, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $470K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for New Bedford is blizzards, with 5 recorded events making up 29% of the area's disaster history. Winter storm events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 8, 2008.
New Bedford has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
New Bedford has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
New Bedford has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
New Bedford 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 $198K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Bedford was EF1 Tornado on Apr 21, 1973, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (May 3, 2005), causing $198K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61346 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (5 events), hailstorms (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Bedford, IL, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $22K in property damage.
New Bedford has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61346 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 21, 1973. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $470K in property damage in the New Bedford, IL area (ZIP 61346). 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 →