Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 61039 in German Valley, IL. These include 22 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (22 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 7, 2020.
German Valley has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $475K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2022.
German Valley has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
German Valley 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.
German Valley 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.
German Valley 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 28, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for German Valley was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 5, 2003, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 28, 2017), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61039 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in German Valley, IL, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, German Valley (ZIP 61039) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 28, 2017.
German Valley has 7 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 $475K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61039 was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 5, 2003. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6M in property damage in the German Valley, IL area (ZIP 61039). 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 →