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61740 Flanagan, IL — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Flanagan, IL (61740)

Flanagan, IL (ZIP 61740) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. A total of 12 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (15 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 29, 2022.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Flanagan has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 2017.

🌊 Floods

Flanagan has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2008.

💨 Severe wind events

Flanagan has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Flanagan was EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 1980, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 9, 1985), causing $250K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Flanagan, IL (61740)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61740 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (10 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 61740?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Flanagan, IL, with 15 events documented.

Is ZIP code 61740 (Flanagan) prone to flooding?

Yes, Flanagan (ZIP 61740) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2008.

Has Flanagan (61740) ever been hit by a tornado?

Flanagan has 10 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 2017.

What was the worst natural disaster in Flanagan, IL?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61740 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1980. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 61740?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Flanagan, IL area (ZIP 61740). 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 →

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