Biggsville, IL (ZIP 61418) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.3M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (20 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 8, 2020.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Biggsville has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 16, 2015.
Biggsville has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 21, 2006.
Biggsville has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 1, 2016.
Biggsville 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 $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Biggsville was 4" Hail on May 8, 2003, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 21, 2003), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61418 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Biggsville, IL, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.3M in property damage.
Yes, Biggsville (ZIP 61418) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 1, 2016.
Biggsville has 5 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 $252K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 16, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61418 was 4" Hail, which occurred on May 8, 2003. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.3M in property damage in the Biggsville, IL area (ZIP 61418). 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 →