Kilbourne, IL (ZIP 62655) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 28 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (16 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 37% 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
Kilbourne 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 $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Kilbourne has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 12, 2002.
Kilbourne has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 12, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kilbourne was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 12, 1999, which caused $12.4M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 15, 1968), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62655 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzard (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kilbourne, IL, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Kilbourne (ZIP 62655) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 12, 2002.
Kilbourne has 11 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62655 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 12, 1999. This event caused $12.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.2M in property damage in the Kilbourne, IL area (ZIP 62655). 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 →