ZIP code 61733, covering Deer Creek, IL, has 73 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 50 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Deer Creek is hailstorms, with 50 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 22, 2024.
Deer Creek has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Deer Creek 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 25, 2020.
Deer Creek has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 13, 2024.
Deer Creek has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $116K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 2, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Deer Creek was Ice Storm on Dec 28, 2015, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Feb 1, 2011), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61733 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (9 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Deer Creek, IL, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $300K in property damage.
Deer Creek has 10 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61733 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 28, 2015. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Deer Creek, IL area (ZIP 61733). 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 →