Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 61468 in Opheim, IL. These include 8 tornadoes, 7 hailstorms, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 8 recorded incidents (31% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $542.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Opheim has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $555K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 13, 2006.
Opheim 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.
Opheim has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 3, 1979.
Opheim 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.
Opheim has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 19, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Opheim was Frost/Freeze on May 3, 2005, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Apr 30, 2003), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61468 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (8 events), hailstorms (7 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Opheim, IL, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $542.5K in property damage.
Opheim has 8 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 $542.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61468 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on May 3, 2005. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Opheim, IL area (ZIP 61468). 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 →