Government agency data shows 19 natural disaster events for ZIP 61323 in Dover, IL. These include 6 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $720K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Dover is hailstorms, with 6 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2023.
Dover has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Dover has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 8, 2008.
Dover 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 $198K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
Dover has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dover was 1" Hail on Jun 28, 2003, which caused $350K in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (May 3, 2005), causing $198K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61323 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dover, IL, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $350K in property damage.
Dover has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61323 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 28, 2003. This event caused $350K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $720K in property damage in the Dover, IL area (ZIP 61323). 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 →