New Boston, IL (ZIP 61272) has experienced 118 recorded natural disaster events based on federal source records. These include 72 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
With 72 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% 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 $19.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (82%) 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 $6.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 30, 2016.
New Boston has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 3, 2008.
New Boston has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 2024.
New Boston 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 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $264K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Boston was EF3 Tornado on Jun 1, 2007, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 13, 2010), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 21, 1973 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal source records, ZIP code 61272 has experienced 118 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Boston, IL, with 72 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, New Boston (ZIP 61272) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 30, 2016.
New Boston has 16 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 $19.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 3, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61272 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 1, 2007. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.6M in property damage in the New Boston, IL area (ZIP 61272). This figure is based on historical records from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present plus older wildfire source records where available. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS earthquake/wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source; some wildfire records contain older or approximate historical years. Full methodology →