Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 61749 in Kenney, IL. These include 23 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (23 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 18, 2024.
Kenney has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 1, 2006.
Kenney has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kenney was EF2 Tornado on May 30, 2003, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 1, 2006), causing $450K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61749 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kenney, IL, with 23 events documented.
Kenney has 12 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 18, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61749 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 30, 2003. 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 $3.3M in property damage in the Kenney, IL area (ZIP 61749). 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 →