Federal records document 135 natural disaster events in the this area, area (ZIP 61705). These include 84 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 15 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.2M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
With 84 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (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 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2011.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 11% 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.
this area has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2012.
this area 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.
this area has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $12M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Flash Flood on Jun 25, 2021, which caused $11.8M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 9, 2012), causing $3.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 24, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61705 has experienced 135 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (84 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (15 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold events (4 events), floods (4 events), and extreme heat events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 84 events documented.
Yes, this area (ZIP 61705) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2023.
this area has 17 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61705 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 25, 2021. This event caused $11.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.2M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 61705). 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 →