Eureka, IL (ZIP 61530) has experienced 101 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 65 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $52.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Eureka is hailstorms, with 65 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $27M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Eureka 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.
Eureka has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $23.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2020.
Eureka has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eureka was EF3 Tornado on Nov 17, 2013, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 17, 2013), causing $13M in damages. Flood on Jul 15, 2020 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61530 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), tornadoes (19 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eureka, IL, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300K in property damage.
Yes, Eureka (ZIP 61530) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2020.
Eureka has 19 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 $27M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61530 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 17, 2013. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $52.1M in property damage in the Eureka, IL area (ZIP 61530). 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 →