ZIP code 61490, covering Woodhull, IL, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (31 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $62K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Woodhull 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.
Woodhull has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. 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 $10.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Woodhull has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Woodhull has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2018.
Woodhull 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 Woodhull was EF3 Tornado on Apr 19, 1996, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (May 3, 2005), causing $1.8M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61490 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Woodhull, IL, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $62K in property damage.
Yes, Woodhull (ZIP 61490) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2018.
Woodhull has 6 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 $10.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61490 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 $12.4M in property damage in the Woodhull, IL area (ZIP 61490). 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 →