Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 61460 in Media, IL. These include 11 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (11 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 27, 2019.
Media has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2015.
Media has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 21, 2006.
Media has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Media has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 16, 2015.
Media 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 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Media was Flood on May 21, 2003, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (May 3, 2005), causing $330K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61460 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Media, IL, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4K in property damage.
Yes, Media (ZIP 61460) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Media has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $52K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 16, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61460 was Flood, which occurred on May 21, 2003. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Media, IL area (ZIP 61460). 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 →