Federal records document 97 natural disaster events in the Morrison, IL area (ZIP 61270). These include 54 hailstorms, 18 severe wind events, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Morrison is hailstorms, with 54 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $76K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 20, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2023.
Morrison has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2016.
Morrison has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2025.
Morrison 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 $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Morrison was EF4 Tornado on Mar 29, 1981, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 29, 2016), causing $1M in damages. Flood on May 23, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61270 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), severe wind events (18 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Morrison, IL, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $76K in property damage.
Yes, Morrison (ZIP 61270) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2016.
Morrison has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61270 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 29, 1981. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.1M in property damage in the Morrison, IL area (ZIP 61270). 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 →