Seatonville, IL (ZIP 61359) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 3 severe wind events, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $673K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Seatonville is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $47K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 26, 2023.
Seatonville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2010.
Seatonville has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 11, 2007.
Seatonville has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 2017.
Seatonville has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $66K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Seatonville was EF3 Tornado on Dec 6, 1951, which caused $250K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61359 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Seatonville, IL, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $47K in property damage.
Seatonville has 2 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61359 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 6, 1951. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $673K in property damage in the Seatonville, IL area (ZIP 61359). 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 →