Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 61956 in Villa Grove, IL. These include 21 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $110.7M. A total of 31 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (21 total). Of these, 3 (14%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 9, 2016.
Villa Grove has experienced 3 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 Jun 29, 2023.
Villa Grove 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 $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Villa Grove was 4" Hail on May 21, 2014, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 20, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 20, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61956 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Villa Grove, IL, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100M in property damage.
Villa Grove has 13 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 $10.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 9, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61956 was 4" Hail, which occurred on May 21, 2014. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $110.7M in property damage in the Villa Grove, IL area (ZIP 61956). 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 →