Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 61318 in Compton, IL. These include 23 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $270K.
With 23 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Compton has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2016.
Compton has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
Compton has experienced 3 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Compton was EF1 Tornado on Oct 26, 2010, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61318 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Compton, IL, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Compton (ZIP 61318) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $125K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
Compton has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $130K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61318 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 26, 2010. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $270K in property damage in the Compton, IL area (ZIP 61318). 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 →