Federal records document 120 natural disaster events in the Silvis, IL area (ZIP 61282). These include 61 hailstorms, 21 severe wind events, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.5M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 39 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Silvis is hailstorms, with 61 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $23K 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 Jun 3, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (65%) 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 $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 23, 2017.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Silvis has experienced 5 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 8, 2008.
Silvis has experienced 3 extreme cold events 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 $495K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 18, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Silvis was Flash Flood on May 13, 2010, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 21, 1973), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on May 21, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61282 has experienced 120 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), severe wind events (21 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Silvis, IL, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Silvis (ZIP 61282) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 23, 2017.
Silvis has 13 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 $4.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61282 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 13, 2010. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.5M in property damage in the Silvis, IL area (ZIP 61282). 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 →