Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 61567 in Topeka, IL. These include 26 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 52 injuries.
With 26 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 38% 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 1, 2018.
Topeka has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $36.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 18, 2013.
Topeka has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Topeka was Flash Flood on Apr 17, 2013, which caused $31.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 18, 2013), causing $5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 13, 1995 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61567 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Topeka, IL, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Topeka (ZIP 61567) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $36.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 18, 2013.
Topeka has 18 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 $10.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 1, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61567 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 17, 2013. This event caused $31.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $46.5M in property damage in the Topeka, IL area (ZIP 61567). 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 →