Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the Chrisman, IL area (ZIP 61924). These include 31 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Chrisman is hailstorms, with 31 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
Chrisman has experienced 5 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $265K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 26, 2016.
Chrisman has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2011.
Chrisman has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Chrisman has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 3, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chrisman was 2.8" Hail on May 18, 2000, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 1, 2011), causing $850K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61924 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chrisman, IL, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.2M in property damage.
Yes, Chrisman (ZIP 61924) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $265K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 26, 2016.
Chrisman has 16 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61924 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on May 18, 2000. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.7M in property damage in the Chrisman, IL area (ZIP 61924). 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 →