Federal records document 64 natural disaster events in the Viola, IL area (ZIP 61486). These include 34 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $15M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 34 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 28, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Viola has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $42K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 13, 2006.
Viola has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $978K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2007.
Viola has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2013.
Viola 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 $6.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Viola was Frost/Freeze on May 3, 2005, which caused $6.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 16, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on May 28, 2013 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61486 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Viola, IL, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Viola (ZIP 61486) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2013.
Viola has 17 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 $3.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61486 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on May 3, 2005. This event caused $6.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15M in property damage in the Viola, IL area (ZIP 61486). 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 →