Federal records document 64 natural disaster events in the Washburn, IL area (ZIP 61570). These include 43 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $67.8M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 43 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Washburn has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (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 $64.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2020.
Washburn has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $555K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
Washburn has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
Washburn 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Washburn was Flood on May 1, 2013, which caused $28M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Apr 19, 2013), causing $13.8M in damages. Flood on Jul 15, 2020 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61570 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Washburn, IL, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Washburn (ZIP 61570) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $64.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2020.
Washburn has 5 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 $2.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61570 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2013. This event caused $28M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $67.8M in property damage in the Washburn, IL area (ZIP 61570). 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 →