Government agency data shows 28 natural disaster events for ZIP 61871 in Royal, IL. These include 11 blizzards, 9 hailstorms, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.6M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 73 injuries.
With 11 recorded incidents (39% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $50K in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2025.
Royal has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 27, 2023.
Royal has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (60%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 19, 1996.
Royal has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 20, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Royal was EF3 Tornado on Apr 9, 1953, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 20, 1976), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61871 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (11 events), hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Royal, IL, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Royal has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61871 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 9, 1953. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.6M in property damage in the Royal, IL area (ZIP 61871). 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 →