Glasford, IL (ZIP 61533) has experienced 70 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 44 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 7 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.8M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Glasford is hailstorms, with 44 recorded events making up 63% 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 8, 2024.
Glasford has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
Glasford has experienced 7 extreme heat events on record. 7 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 23, 2025.
Glasford has experienced 6 extreme cold events on record. 6 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 20, 2021.
Glasford 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 $15.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 18, 2013.
Glasford has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 1, 1973.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glasford was Flash Flood on Apr 17, 2013, which caused $12.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 18, 2013), causing $3.6M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 28, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61533 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), blizzards (9 events), extreme heat events (7 events), extreme cold events (6 events), floods (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glasford, IL, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Glasford (ZIP 61533) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 18, 2013.
Glasford has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 1, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61533 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 17, 2013. This event caused $12.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.8M in property damage in the Glasford, IL area (ZIP 61533). 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 →