Hillsdale, IL (ZIP 61257) has experienced 84 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 hailstorms, 16 severe wind events, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
With 40 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $340K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
Hillsdale has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2006.
Hillsdale has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $613K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 23, 2017.
Hillsdale has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hillsdale was EF3 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (May 3, 2005), causing $1.8M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 15, 2016 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61257 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), severe wind events (16 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hillsdale, IL, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Hillsdale (ZIP 61257) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $613K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 23, 2017.
Hillsdale has 15 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 $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61257 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1990. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.9M in property damage in the Hillsdale, IL area (ZIP 61257). 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 →