Hanover, IL (ZIP 61041) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $81.6M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 21 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2018.
Hanover has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2015.
Hanover has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Hanover has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2024.
Hanover 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.
Hanover 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 Hanover was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 21, 2003, which caused $75M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 1, 2007), causing $3.3M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 23, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61041 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hanover, IL, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18K in property damage.
Yes, Hanover (ZIP 61041) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 26, 2015.
Hanover 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61041 was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 21, 2003. This event caused $75M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $81.6M in property damage in the Hanover, IL area (ZIP 61041). 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 →