Bushnell, IL (ZIP 61422) has experienced 67 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.4M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Bushnell is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Bushnell has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $983.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2016.
Bushnell 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.
Bushnell has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $108K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2010.
Bushnell 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 Bushnell was Frost/Freeze on May 3, 2005, which caused $8.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 10, 2003), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61422 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bushnell, IL, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12K in property damage.
Yes, Bushnell (ZIP 61422) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $108K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2010.
Bushnell has 9 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 $983.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61422 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 $9.4M in property damage in the Bushnell, IL area (ZIP 61422). 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 →