ZIP code 61748, covering Hudson, IL, has 96 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 54 hailstorms, 15 blizzards, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.6M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hudson is hailstorms, with 54 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (53%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2004.
Hudson has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2017.
Hudson has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 23, 2024.
Hudson has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 25, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hudson was EF2 Tornado on Aug 24, 1982, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 29, 1998), causing $1.1M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 28, 2015 also caused significant damage ($975K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61748 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), blizzards (15 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hudson, IL, with 54 events documented.
Yes, Hudson (ZIP 61748) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $205K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2023.
Hudson has 12 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61748 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 24, 1982. 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 $6.6M in property damage in the Hudson, IL area (ZIP 61748). 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 →