Bloomington, IL (ZIP 61701) has experienced 91 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 53 hailstorms, 15 blizzards, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (53 total). Of these, 2 (4%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (53%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
Bloomington has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 23, 2000.
Bloomington has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 1998.
Bloomington has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 23, 2024.
Bloomington has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 25, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bloomington was EF2 Tornado on Aug 24, 1982, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 29, 1998), causing $1.1M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 28, 2015 also caused significant damage ($975K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61701 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), blizzards (15 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bloomington, IL, with 53 events documented.
Yes, Bloomington (ZIP 61701) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2023.
Bloomington has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 23, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61701 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 24, 1982. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.3M in property damage in the Bloomington, IL area (ZIP 61701). 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 →