Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 61730 in Cooksville, IL. These include 15 blizzards, 10 tornadoes, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $9M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cooksville is blizzards, with 15 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Cooksville has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 1, 2018.
Cooksville has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 7, 2021.
Cooksville 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.
Cooksville 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.
Cooksville has experienced 3 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 13, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cooksville was EF2 Tornado on Aug 24, 1982, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 13, 1981), causing $2.5M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 29, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61730 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (15 events), tornadoes (10 events), hailstorms (9 events), extreme cold events (4 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cooksville, IL, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.2M in property damage.
Cooksville has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 1, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61730 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 $9M in property damage in the Cooksville, IL area (ZIP 61730). 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 →