ZIP code 61415, covering Avon, IL, has 74 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (39 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $477K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Avon 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.
Avon has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Avon 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. EF3 Tornado on Jun 13, 1975 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61415 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (13 events), floods (5 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Avon, IL, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11K in property damage.
Yes, Avon (ZIP 61415) 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.
Avon has 13 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 $7.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61415 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 $18.5M in property damage in the Avon, IL area (ZIP 61415). 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 →