Federal records document 87 natural disaster events in the Edwards, IL area (ZIP 61528). These include 55 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 7 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.6M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 40 injuries.
With 55 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 8, 2024.
Edwards 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 $3M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
Edwards has experienced 7 extreme heat events on record. 7 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 23, 2025.
Edwards has experienced 6 extreme cold events on record. 6 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 20, 2021.
Edwards has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Edwards has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Edwards was EF3 Tornado on Sep 14, 1965, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 28, 2015), causing $1.7M in damages. Blizzard on Feb 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61528 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), blizzards (9 events), extreme heat events (7 events), extreme cold events (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Edwards, IL, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Edwards has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61528 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 14, 1965. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.6M in property damage in the Edwards, IL area (ZIP 61528). 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 →