Bureau, IL (ZIP 61315) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 2 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.3M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 13 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $67K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
Bureau has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 11, 2007.
Bureau has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2004.
Bureau has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Bureau has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $66K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
Bureau has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 12, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bureau was EF2 Tornado on Apr 20, 2004, which caused $8M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61315 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bureau, IL, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $67K in property damage.
Yes, Bureau (ZIP 61315) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 12, 2008.
Bureau has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61315 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 20, 2004. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.3M in property damage in the Bureau, IL area (ZIP 61315). 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 →