Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 61459 in Marietta, IL. These include 36 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $561K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 36 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2024.
Marietta has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Marietta 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 $300K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2012.
Marietta has experienced 2 tornadoes 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). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 23, 1975.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marietta was EF3 Tornado on Jul 23, 1975, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Feb 1, 2011), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61459 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marietta, IL, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11K in property damage.
Marietta has 2 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 23, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61459 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 23, 1975. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $561K in property damage in the Marietta, IL area (ZIP 61459). 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 →