Sibley, IL (ZIP 61773) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.8M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (18 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2022.
Sibley has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 2024.
Sibley has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 2024.
Sibley 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 $12.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sibley was Flash Flood on Aug 12, 2021, which caused $12.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 24, 1982), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61773 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sibley, IL, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Sibley (ZIP 61773) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2021.
Sibley has 10 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61773 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 12, 2021. This event caused $12.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.8M in property damage in the Sibley, IL area (ZIP 61773). 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 →