Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 61741 in Forrest, IL. These include 27 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $450K.
With 27 recorded incidents (82% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Forrest has experienced 3 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 24, 1965.
Forrest has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Forrest was EF3 Tornado on Apr 7, 1954, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 14, 2000), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61741 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Forrest, IL, with 27 events documented.
Forrest has 3 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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 24, 1965.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61741 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 7, 1954. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $450K in property damage in the Forrest, IL area (ZIP 61741). 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 →