Chadwick, IL (ZIP 61014) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 26 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. A total of 12 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 26 recorded incidents (50% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 5, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Chadwick has experienced 8 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 $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Chadwick has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2017.
Chadwick has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2006.
Chadwick has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $24.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chadwick was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 23, 1996, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 29, 1984), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61014 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chadwick, IL, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $45K in property damage.
Yes, Chadwick (ZIP 61014) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $90K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2017.
Chadwick has 8 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 $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61014 was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 23, 1996. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Chadwick, IL area (ZIP 61014). 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 →