Federal records document 59 natural disaster events in the Chenoa, IL area (ZIP 61726). These include 32 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 32 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2024.
Chenoa has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Chenoa 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 $2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chenoa was EF2 Tornado on Sep 29, 1986, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 29, 1986), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 13, 1981 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61726 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (7 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chenoa, IL, with 32 events documented.
Yes, Chenoa (ZIP 61726) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
Chenoa has 18 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 $10.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61726 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 29, 1986. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.5M in property damage in the Chenoa, IL area (ZIP 61726). 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 →