Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 61877 in Sidney, IL. These include 22 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 55 injuries.
With 22 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 22% 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 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.
Sidney has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2019.
Sidney has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Sidney 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 Sidney was EF2 Tornado on Sep 9, 2016, which caused $900K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 28, 1984), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61877 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sidney, IL, with 22 events documented.
Sidney has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61877 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 9, 2016. This event caused $900K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Sidney, IL area (ZIP 61877). 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 →