Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 61491 in Wyoming, IL. These include 28 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Wyoming is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 57% 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 Jun 16, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 2017.
Wyoming 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.
Wyoming has experienced 3 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.
Wyoming has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wyoming was EF1 Tornado on Jul 17, 1972, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jul 17, 1972), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61491 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wyoming, IL, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Wyoming (ZIP 61491) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $175K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2020.
Wyoming has 11 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 $5.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61491 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 17, 1972. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.3M in property damage in the Wyoming, IL area (ZIP 61491). 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 →