Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 61839 in De Land, IL. These include 27 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (27 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
De Land has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2003.
De Land has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $410K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
De Land has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for De Land was EF2 Tornado on May 30, 2003, which caused $9.3M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 1, 2006), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61839 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in De Land, IL, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $270K in property damage.
De Land has 8 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 $9.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61839 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 30, 2003. This event caused $9.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.6M in property damage in the De Land, IL area (ZIP 61839). 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 →