Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Gridley, IL area (ZIP 61744). These include 24 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2024.
Gridley 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 1, 2019.
Gridley has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Gridley 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gridley was EF2 Tornado on Apr 13, 1981, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 7, 1980), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61744 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gridley, IL, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Gridley (ZIP 61744) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
Gridley has 13 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 $5.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61744 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 13, 1981. 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 $6.8M in property damage in the Gridley, IL area (ZIP 61744). 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 →