Bingham, IL (ZIP 62011) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $525K. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Bingham is hailstorms, with 16 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Bingham has experienced 4 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
Bingham 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
Bingham has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 29, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bingham was EF1 Tornado on Mar 6, 1961, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jan 3, 1950), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62011 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (4 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bingham, IL, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Bingham (ZIP 62011) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
Bingham has 4 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62011 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 6, 1961. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $525K in property damage in the Bingham, IL area (ZIP 62011). 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 →