this area, (ZIP 61751) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for this area is hailstorms, with 18 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 20, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $650K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2019.
this area has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
this area has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
this area 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2021.
this area has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 20, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was EF4 Tornado on May 5, 1977, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 5, 1977), causing $2.5M in damages. 79 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 28, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61751 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 18 events documented.
Yes, this area (ZIP 61751) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $300K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2021.
this area has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 29, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61751 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 5, 1977. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 61751). 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 →