Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 61516 in Benson, IL. These include 23 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Benson has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 1, 2019.
Benson has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Benson has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $400.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
Benson has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Benson was Flood on Jul 15, 2020, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 1, 2006), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61516 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Benson, IL, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Benson (ZIP 61516) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2020.
Benson has 3 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 $400.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61516 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 15, 2020. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.3M in property damage in the Benson, IL area (ZIP 61516). 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 →