East Galesburg, IL (ZIP 61430) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 28 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $825K. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 82% of all recorded events (28 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 10, 2020.
East Galesburg has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $825K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
East Galesburg has experienced 1 tornado on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 14, 1974.
East Galesburg has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 23, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for East Galesburg was Ice Storm on Dec 28, 2015, which caused $375K in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Feb 1, 2011), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61430 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), blizzards (4 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in East Galesburg, IL, with 28 events documented.
East Galesburg has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 14, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61430 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 28, 2015. This event caused $375K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $825K in property damage in the East Galesburg, IL area (ZIP 61430). 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 →