Federal records document 70 natural disaster events in the Blandinsville, IL area (ZIP 61420). These include 39 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.8M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 39 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
Blandinsville has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $875K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Blandinsville has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Blandinsville has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $608K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Blandinsville has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 21, 2006.
Blandinsville has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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 $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blandinsville was Frost/Freeze on May 3, 2005, which caused $8.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 10, 2003), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61420 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (10 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blandinsville, IL, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $22K in property damage.
Yes, Blandinsville (ZIP 61420) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $608K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Blandinsville has 10 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 $875K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61420 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on May 3, 2005. This event caused $8.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.8M in property damage in the Blandinsville, IL area (ZIP 61420). 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 →