Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 62261 in Modoc, IL. These include 37 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $305K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 88% of all recorded events (37 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Modoc has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $305K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2025.
Modoc has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 23, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Modoc was EF2 Tornado on Mar 18, 1952, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62261 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Modoc, IL, with 37 events documented.
Modoc has 4 recorded tornado events 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 $305K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62261 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 18, 1952. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $305K in property damage in the Modoc, IL area (ZIP 62261). 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 →