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61325 Grand Ridge, IL — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Grand Ridge, IL (61325)

Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 61325 in Grand Ridge, IL. These include 22 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (22 total). Of these, 2 (9%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2019.

💨 Severe wind events

Grand Ridge has experienced 6 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 Jul 15, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Grand Ridge has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 1988.

🌊 Floods

Grand Ridge 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2007.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Grand Ridge was 3.8" Hail on Jul 13, 2015, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 23, 2007), causing $250K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Grand Ridge, IL (61325)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61325 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 61325?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grand Ridge, IL, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 61325 (Grand Ridge) prone to flooding?

Yes, Grand Ridge (ZIP 61325) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2007.

Has Grand Ridge (61325) ever been hit by a tornado?

Grand Ridge has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 1988.

What was the worst natural disaster in Grand Ridge, IL?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61325 was 3.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 13, 2015. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 61325?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Grand Ridge, IL area (ZIP 61325). 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 →

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