ZIP code 61571, covering Sunnyland, IL, has 153 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 105 hailstorms, 25 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1B. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 136 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (105 total). Of these, 2 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2024.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (16%) 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 $936.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Sunnyland 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.
Sunnyland has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Sunnyland has experienced 5 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $139.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sunnyland was EF4 Tornado on Nov 17, 2013, which caused $910M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 17, 2013), causing $100M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Nov 17, 2013 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61571 has experienced 153 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (105 events), tornadoes (25 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sunnyland, IL, with 105 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300K in property damage.
Yes, Sunnyland (ZIP 61571) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $139.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2015.
Sunnyland has 25 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 $936.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61571 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 $1.1B in property damage in the Sunnyland, IL area (ZIP 61571). 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 →