Federal records document 69 natural disaster events in the Henry, IL area (ZIP 61537). These include 36 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 36 recorded incidents (52% 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 20, 2022.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (22%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
Henry has experienced 7 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.
Henry 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 $555K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
Henry has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Henry was Flood on Apr 18, 2013, which caused $5.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jul 17, 1972), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 5, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61537 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (5 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Henry, IL, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Henry (ZIP 61537) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2020.
Henry has 18 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 $4.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61537 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 18, 2013. This event caused $5.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.9M in property damage in the Henry, IL area (ZIP 61537). 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 →