Kewanee, IL (ZIP 61443) has experienced 91 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 53 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Kewanee is hailstorms, with 53 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $655K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. 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 $12.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $485K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Kewanee has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2006.
Kewanee 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 $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2013.
Kewanee 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kewanee was EF3 Tornado on Apr 19, 1996, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 24, 2013), causing $9M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jul 17, 1972 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61443 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kewanee, IL, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $655K in property damage.
Yes, Kewanee (ZIP 61443) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2013.
Kewanee has 16 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 $12.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61443 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 19, 1996. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.9M in property damage in the Kewanee, IL area (ZIP 61443). 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 →