Federal records document 121 natural disaster events in the Peoria Heights, IL area (ZIP 61603). These include 77 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1B. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 133 injuries.
With 77 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
Peoria Heights has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Peoria Heights 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 $3M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
Peoria Heights has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $911.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Peoria Heights has experienced 7 extreme heat events on record. 7 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 23, 2025.
Peoria Heights has experienced 6 extreme cold events on record. 6 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 20, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Peoria Heights 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. Flood on May 1, 2013 also caused significant damage ($21.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61603 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme heat events (7 events), extreme cold events (6 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Peoria Heights, IL, with 77 events documented.
Yes, Peoria Heights (ZIP 61603) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $126.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2013.
Peoria Heights has 9 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 $911.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61603 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 $1B in property damage in the Peoria Heights, IL area (ZIP 61603). 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 →