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 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.
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.
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.
Flanagan has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
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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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.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Flanagan, IL, with 15 events documented.
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.
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.
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.
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 →