Federal records document 81 natural disaster events in the Galena, IL area (ZIP 61036). These include 50 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $11M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (50 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $7.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2023.
Galena has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Galena has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $152K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Galena has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 16, 2017.
Galena has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 5, 2006.
Galena has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $264K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Galena was 2.8" Hail on Jul 24, 2009, which caused $6.9M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 15, 1998), causing $1.8M in damages. Flood on May 20, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61036 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Galena, IL, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.2M in property damage.
Yes, Galena (ZIP 61036) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Galena has 8 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 16, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61036 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 24, 2009. This event caused $6.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11M in property damage in the Galena, IL area (ZIP 61036). 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 →