Grantsburg, IL (ZIP 62943) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 34 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Grantsburg is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $62K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
Grantsburg has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $871K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
Grantsburg has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $10.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2011.
Grantsburg has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $290K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2011.
Grantsburg has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $13M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Grantsburg has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grantsburg was Winter Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $11M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 6, 2003), causing $10M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 11, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62943 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grantsburg, IL, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $62K in property damage.
Yes, Grantsburg (ZIP 62943) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $871K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2023.
Grantsburg has 4 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 $10.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62943 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $11M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.8M in property damage in the Grantsburg, IL area (ZIP 62943). 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 →