Savanna, IL (ZIP 61074) has experienced 64 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 29 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $77.8M. A total of 13 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 29 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $31K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2017.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Savanna has experienced 7 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 $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Savanna has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2006.
Savanna has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $24.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Savanna was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 21, 2003, which caused $75M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 23, 2010), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61074 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Savanna, IL, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $31K in property damage.
Yes, Savanna (ZIP 61074) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 26, 2017.
Savanna has 7 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 $375K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61074 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 $77.8M in property damage in the Savanna, IL area (ZIP 61074). 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 →