ZIP code 61772, covering Shirley, IL, has 68 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 hailstorms, 15 blizzards, and 4 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Shirley is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 51% 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 22% 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.
Shirley 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.
Shirley 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.
Shirley has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $34.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 23, 2000.
Shirley has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $651K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 7, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shirley was Ice Storm on Dec 28, 2015, which caused $975K in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 8, 2015), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61772 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), blizzards (15 events), extreme cold events (4 events), extreme heat events (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shirley, IL, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Shirley (ZIP 61772) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $651K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 7, 2023.
Shirley has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $34.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 23, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61772 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 Shirley, IL area (ZIP 61772). 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 →