Federal records document 54 natural disaster events in the Astoria, IL area (ZIP 61501). These include 28 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
With 28 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
Astoria has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 18, 2013.
Astoria has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2012.
Astoria has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Astoria was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 12, 1999, which caused $12.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 17, 2013), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61501 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Astoria, IL, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Astoria (ZIP 61501) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 18, 2013.
Astoria has 14 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 $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61501 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 12, 1999. This event caused $12.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.5M in property damage in the Astoria, IL area (ZIP 61501). 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 →