Le Roy, IL (ZIP 61752) has experienced 57 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 20 hailstorms, 15 blizzards, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (20 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (53%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $687.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Le Roy has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 23, 2024.
Le Roy has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 25, 2014.
Le Roy has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Le Roy was Ice Storm on Dec 28, 2015, which caused $975K in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Blizzard (Feb 1, 2011), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61752 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), blizzards (15 events), tornadoes (12 events), extreme cold events (4 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Le Roy, IL, with 20 events documented.
Le Roy 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 $687.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61752 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 28, 2015. This event caused $975K in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Le Roy, IL area (ZIP 61752). 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 →