Strawn, IL (ZIP 61775) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Strawn is hailstorms, with 20 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2022.
Strawn has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 2024.
Strawn has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for Strawn was EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 1980, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Mar 13, 2006), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61775 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), severe wind events (5 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Strawn, IL, with 20 events documented.
Strawn has 3 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61775 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1980. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.2M in property damage in the Strawn, IL area (ZIP 61775). 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 →