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61079 , — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: , (61079)

Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 61079 in this area, . These include 6 hailstorms, 2 floods, and 2 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10K. Across all recorded events, 4 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for this area is hailstorms, with 6 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 13, 2022.

🌊 Floods

this area has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 13, 2019.

🥵 Extreme heat events

this area has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2006.

🌪️ Tornadoes

this area has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2011.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Flood on Mar 13, 2019, which caused $10K in property damage. Another major event was Heat (Jun 5, 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in this area, (61079)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61079 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 61079?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 6 events documented.

Is ZIP code 61079 (this area) prone to flooding?

Yes, this area (ZIP 61079) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 13, 2019.

Has this area (61079) ever been hit by a tornado?

this area has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2011.

What was the worst natural disaster in this area, ?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61079 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 13, 2019. This event caused $10K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 61079?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10K in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 61079). 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 →

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