Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Minier, IL area (ZIP 61759). These include 31 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $19M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 31 recorded incidents (58% 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 Jun 29, 2023.
Minier 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 25, 2020.
Minier has experienced 6 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 7, 2008.
Minier has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $241K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 2, 2010.
Minier has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 13, 2024.
Minier has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $12.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 25, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Minier was Flash Flood on Jun 25, 2021, which caused $11.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 29, 1986), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 28, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61759 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Minier, IL, with 31 events documented.
Yes, Minier (ZIP 61759) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 25, 2021.
Minier has 6 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 $4.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 7, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61759 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 25, 2021. This event caused $11.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19M in property damage in the Minier, IL area (ZIP 61759). 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 →