ZIP code 61535, covering Groveland, IL, has 81 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 53 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $916.5M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 128 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (53 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
Groveland has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $911.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Groveland 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.
Groveland has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Groveland 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Groveland was EF4 Tornado on Nov 17, 2013, which caused $910M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 29, 1998), causing $3M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 28, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61535 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Groveland, IL, with 53 events documented.
Groveland has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $911.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61535 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 17, 2013. This event caused $910M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $916.5M in property damage in the Groveland, IL area (ZIP 61535). 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 →