Charleston, IL (ZIP 61920) has experienced 87 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 49 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (49 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $11.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Charleston has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $415K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Charleston has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $600K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 2, 2024.
Charleston has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Charleston was EF1 Tornado on Sep 26, 2003, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 26, 2013), causing $2M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61920 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (7 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Charleston, IL, with 49 events documented.
Yes, Charleston (ZIP 61920) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2013.
Charleston has 18 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 $11.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61920 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 26, 2003. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.4M in property damage in the Charleston, IL area (ZIP 61920). 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 →