Cropsey, IL (ZIP 61731) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.7M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (10 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2022.
Cropsey has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2024.
Cropsey has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 2024.
Cropsey has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $12.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cropsey was Flash Flood on Aug 12, 2021, which caused $12.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 24, 1982), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61731 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cropsey, IL, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Cropsey (ZIP 61731) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $12.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2021.
Cropsey has 5 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61731 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 12, 2021. This event caused $12.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.7M in property damage in the Cropsey, IL area (ZIP 61731). 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 →