Forreston, IL (ZIP 61030) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 28 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (28 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 20, 2023.
Forreston has experienced 9 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Forreston has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Forreston has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2009.
Forreston has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 11, 2010.
Forreston has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 4, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Forreston was EF3 Tornado on Aug 5, 1979, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 4, 2008), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61030 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Forreston, IL, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7K in property damage.
Yes, Forreston (ZIP 61030) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $350K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2009.
Forreston has 9 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61030 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 5, 1979. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.8M in property damage in the Forreston, IL area (ZIP 61030). 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 →