Government agency data shows 13 natural disaster events for ZIP 61941 in Murdock, IL. These include 10 hailstorms, 1 blizzard, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $600K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (10 total). 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
Murdock 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 $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Murdock has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 1961.
Murdock has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 9, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Murdock was Winter Storm on Feb 1, 2011, which caused $350K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 6, 1961), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61941 has experienced 13 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), blizzard (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Murdock, IL, with 10 events documented.
Murdock has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 1961.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61941 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 1, 2011. This event caused $350K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $600K in property damage in the Murdock, IL area (ZIP 61941). 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 →