Kirkwood, IL (ZIP 61447) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 25 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 25 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $295K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Kirkwood has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $438K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Kirkwood has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 21, 2006.
Kirkwood 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kirkwood was Frost/Freeze on May 3, 2005, which caused $2.4M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 8, 2003), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61447 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kirkwood, IL, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Kirkwood has 7 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 $438K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 3, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61447 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on May 3, 2005. This event caused $2.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.2M in property damage in the Kirkwood, IL area (ZIP 61447). 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 →