ZIP code 61811, covering Alvin, IL, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.8M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
With 31 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Alvin has experienced 8 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 2, 2024.
Alvin has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2017.
Alvin has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Alvin has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 28, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alvin was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 26, 2017, which caused $2.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 3, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 9, 1953 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61811 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alvin, IL, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60K in property damage.
Alvin has 8 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61811 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 26, 2017. This event caused $2.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.8M in property damage in the Alvin, IL area (ZIP 61811). 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 →