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61438 Good Hope, IL — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Good Hope, IL (61438)

Federal records document 84 natural disaster events in the Good Hope, IL area (ZIP 61438). These include 45 hailstorms, 17 severe wind events, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.7M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 45 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2024.

💨 Severe wind events

There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 20, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. 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). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

Good Hope has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 21, 2006.

🌊 Floods

Good Hope has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $108K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2010.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Good Hope has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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 $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Good Hope was Frost/Freeze on May 3, 2005, which caused $8.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 10, 2003), causing $300K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Good Hope, IL (61438)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61438 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), severe wind events (17 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 61438?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Good Hope, IL, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 61438 (Good Hope) prone to flooding?

Yes, Good Hope (ZIP 61438) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $108K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2010.

Has Good Hope (61438) ever been hit by a tornado?

Good Hope has 13 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2025.

What was the worst natural disaster in Good Hope, IL?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61438 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on May 3, 2005. This event caused $8.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 61438?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.7M in property damage in the Good Hope, IL area (ZIP 61438). 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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