Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 61435 in Gerlaw, IL. These include 21 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 21 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
Gerlaw has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 16, 2015.
Gerlaw has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Gerlaw has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 21, 2006.
Gerlaw 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gerlaw was Frost/Freeze on May 3, 2005, which caused $2.4M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 8, 2003), causing $2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 16, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61435 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gerlaw, IL, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Gerlaw has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 16, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61435 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on May 3, 2005. This event caused $2.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.2M in property damage in the Gerlaw, IL area (ZIP 61435). 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 →