Metcalf, IL (ZIP 61940) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 20 injuries.
With 10 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 22, 2023.
Metcalf has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. 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 $162.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 2008.
Metcalf has experienced 3 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.
Metcalf 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.
Metcalf has experienced 1 flood 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 $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 4, 2008.
Metcalf 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 Metcalf was Winter Storm on Feb 1, 2011, which caused $850K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 4, 2008), causing $700K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61940 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzard (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Metcalf, IL, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Metcalf (ZIP 61940) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $700K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 4, 2008.
Metcalf has 5 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 $162.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61940 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 1, 2011. This event caused $850K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Metcalf, IL area (ZIP 61940). 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 →