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61933 Kansas, IL — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Kansas, IL (61933)

Kansas, IL (ZIP 61933) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 23 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.9M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Kansas is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 25, 2023.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Kansas has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 1986.

🌊 Floods

Kansas 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2013.

💨 Severe wind events

Kansas has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.

❄️ Blizzards

Kansas has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.

🥵 Extreme heat events

Kansas has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 3, 2019.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Kansas was Flash Flood on Jun 26, 2013, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 1, 2011), causing $850K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Kansas, IL (61933)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61933 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 61933?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kansas, IL, with 23 events documented.

Is ZIP code 61933 (Kansas) prone to flooding?

Yes, Kansas (ZIP 61933) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2013.

Has Kansas (61933) ever been hit by a tornado?

Kansas has 3 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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 1986.

What was the worst natural disaster in Kansas, IL?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61933 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 26, 2013. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 61933?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.9M in property damage in the Kansas, IL area (ZIP 61933). 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 →

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