Bradford, IL (ZIP 61421) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (22 total). 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 2017.
Bradford has experienced 5 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $410K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
Bradford has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Bradford has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bradford was EF3 Tornado on Jul 17, 1972, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 20, 2004), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61421 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bradford, IL, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Bradford (ZIP 61421) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $180K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2020.
Bradford 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61421 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 17, 1972. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.1M in property damage in the Bradford, IL area (ZIP 61421). 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 →