Bryant, IL (ZIP 61519) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 31 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 31 recorded incidents (76% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Bryant has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
Bryant 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.
Bryant has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 1981.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bryant was EF1 Tornado on Apr 13, 1981, which caused $2.5M 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 61519 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bryant, IL, with 31 events documented.
Bryant has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 1981.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61519 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 13, 1981. 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 $2.8M in property damage in the Bryant, IL area (ZIP 61519). 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 →