Sadorus, IL (ZIP 61872) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 22 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (23 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $824K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
Sadorus 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.
Sadorus has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Sadorus 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sadorus was EF2 Tornado on Jun 20, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 20, 1976), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Dec 27, 2015 also caused significant damage ($2.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61872 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (3 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 Sadorus, IL, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $824K in property damage.
Yes, Sadorus (ZIP 61872) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Sadorus has 11 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 $7.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61872 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 20, 1990. 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 $11M in property damage in the Sadorus, IL area (ZIP 61872). 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 →