Federal records document 76 natural disaster events in the Roanoke, IL area (ZIP 61561). These include 50 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
With 50 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2024.
Roanoke 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 1, 2019.
Roanoke has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 2017.
Roanoke has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Roanoke has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $23.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Roanoke was EF3 Tornado on Nov 17, 2013, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 17, 2013), causing $13M in damages. Flood on Jul 15, 2020 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61561 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Roanoke, IL, with 50 events documented.
Yes, Roanoke (ZIP 61561) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2020.
Roanoke has 8 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 $26M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61561 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 17, 2013. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50.8M in property damage in the Roanoke, IL area (ZIP 61561). 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 →