Federal records document 63 natural disaster events in the Varna, IL area (ZIP 61375). These include 42 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 42 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Varna has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
Varna has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $555K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
Varna has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $915K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Varna 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 18, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Varna was Flood on Apr 18, 2013, which caused $5.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Feb 28, 2017), causing $1.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 5, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61375 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Varna, IL, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Varna (ZIP 61375) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 18, 2013.
Varna has 10 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61375 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 18, 2013. This event caused $5.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10M in property damage in the Varna, IL area (ZIP 61375). 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 →