Geneseo, IL (ZIP 61254) has experienced 132 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 72 hailstorms, 26 tornadoes, and 20 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
With 72 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $68K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 24, 2024.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. 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 $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $333K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Geneseo has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2006.
Geneseo has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $522K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 23, 2017.
Geneseo 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Geneseo was EF2 Tornado on Apr 21, 1973, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (May 3, 2005), causing $1.8M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 15, 2016 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61254 has experienced 132 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), tornadoes (26 events), severe wind events (20 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Geneseo, IL, with 72 events documented. These events have caused a combined $68K in property damage.
Yes, Geneseo (ZIP 61254) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $522K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 23, 2017.
Geneseo has 26 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 $4.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61254 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 21, 1973. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.1M in property damage in the Geneseo, IL area (ZIP 61254). 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 →