Tampico, IL (ZIP 61283) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (26 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Tampico has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Tampico has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $283K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Tampico has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $11K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 5, 2025.
Tampico has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 21, 2017.
Tampico 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 $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tampico was Flood on May 23, 2003, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (May 3, 2005), causing $330K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61283 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tampico, IL, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4K in property damage.
Yes, Tampico (ZIP 61283) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 21, 2017.
Tampico has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $283K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61283 was Flood, which occurred on May 23, 2003. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Tampico, IL area (ZIP 61283). 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 →