Indianola, IL (ZIP 61850) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.9M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 14 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 18, 2019.
Indianola has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
Indianola has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 4, 2005.
Indianola has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Indianola was EF2 Tornado on Nov 17, 2013, which caused $9.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 6, 2003), causing $8.5M in damages. 2.8" Hail on May 18, 2000 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61850 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Indianola, IL, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Indianola (ZIP 61850) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 4, 2005.
Indianola has 7 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 $9.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61850 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 17, 2013. This event caused $9.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.9M in property damage in the Indianola, IL area (ZIP 61850). 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 →