Federal records document 66 natural disaster events in the Green Valley, IL area (ZIP 61534). These include 33 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.3M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 44 injuries.
With 33 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 26, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% 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 $17.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2019.
Green Valley 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 25, 2020.
Green Valley has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Green Valley has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 13, 2024.
Green Valley 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 $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Green Valley was EF3 Tornado on May 10, 2003, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 29, 1998), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 27, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61534 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Green Valley, IL, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Green Valley (ZIP 61534) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $280K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2016.
Green Valley has 16 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 $17.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61534 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 10, 2003. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.3M in property damage in the Green Valley, IL area (ZIP 61534). 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 →