Cherry, IL (ZIP 61317) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $366.5K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Cherry is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $14K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
Cherry has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 8, 2008.
Cherry has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 2021.
Cherry has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2010.
Cherry 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 $198K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
Cherry 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 $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cherry was Frost/Freeze on May 3, 2005, which caused $198K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61317 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cherry, IL, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14K in property damage.
Yes, Cherry (ZIP 61317) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2011.
Cherry has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $52.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61317 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on May 3, 2005. This event caused $198K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $366.5K in property damage in the Cherry, IL area (ZIP 61317). 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 →