Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 61769 in Saunemin, IL. These include 7 hailstorms and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $300.3K.
The dominant hazard type for Saunemin is hailstorms, with 7 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Saunemin has experienced 4 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 $300.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 24, 1965.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saunemin was EF3 Tornado on Apr 7, 1954, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61769 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events) and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saunemin, IL, with 7 events documented.
Saunemin has 4 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 $300.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 24, 1965.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61769 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 7, 1954. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $300.3K in property damage in the Saunemin, IL area (ZIP 61769). 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 →