Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 61374 in Van Orin, IL. These include 13 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $716K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Van Orin is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $481K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
Van Orin 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.
Van Orin has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 2021.
Van Orin has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Van Orin 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Van Orin was 1" Hail on Jun 28, 2003, which caused $350K in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (May 3, 2005), causing $198K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61374 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Van Orin, IL, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $481K in property damage.
Van Orin has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $15K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61374 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 28, 2003. This event caused $350K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $716K in property damage in the Van Orin, IL area (ZIP 61374). 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 →