Abingdon, IL (ZIP 61410) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Abingdon is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 27, 2019.
Abingdon has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $335K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 7, 2023.
Abingdon has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $10M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 18, 2013.
Abingdon has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 21, 2006.
Abingdon has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Abingdon 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Abingdon was Flood on May 16, 2009, which caused $4M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Apr 18, 2013), causing $3M in damages. Frost/Freeze on May 3, 2005 also caused significant damage ($2.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61410 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Abingdon, IL, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, Abingdon (ZIP 61410) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 18, 2013.
Abingdon has 4 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 $2.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61410 was Flood, which occurred on May 16, 2009. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.4M in property damage in the Abingdon, IL area (ZIP 61410). 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 →