Gays, IL (ZIP 61928) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
With 19 recorded incidents (41% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Gays has experienced 10 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Gays has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 3, 2018.
Gays has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gays was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 16, 2012, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 28, 1998), causing $3M in damages. Flash Flood on Apr 3, 2018 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61928 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gays, IL, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Gays (ZIP 61928) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 3, 2018.
Gays has 10 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61928 was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 16, 2012. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.6M in property damage in the Gays, IL area (ZIP 61928). 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 →