Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 61479 in Speer, IL. These include 13 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Speer is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 27, 2019.
Speer 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 $410K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
Speer has experienced 4 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2004.
Speer has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Speer 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Speer was EF3 Tornado on Jul 17, 1972, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 20, 2004), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61479 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Speer, IL, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Speer (ZIP 61479) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $150K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2015.
Speer has 4 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61479 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 17, 1972. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.4M in property damage in the Speer, IL area (ZIP 61479). 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 →