Saybrook, IL (ZIP 61770) has experienced 71 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 24 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 15 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $67.5M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 34% of all recorded events (24 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 21% 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.
Saybrook 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.
Saybrook has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $61.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2021.
Saybrook 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saybrook was Flash Flood on Jul 12, 2014, which caused $47M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 12, 2021), causing $12.2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Aug 24, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61770 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (15 events), extreme cold events (4 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saybrook, IL, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Saybrook (ZIP 61770) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $61.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2021.
Saybrook has 18 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 $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61770 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 12, 2014. This event caused $47M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $67.5M in property damage in the Saybrook, IL area (ZIP 61770). 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 →