ZIP code 61361, covering Sheffield, IL, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (28 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Sheffield has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $665K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Sheffield has experienced 8 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 $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Sheffield 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.
Sheffield 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sheffield was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 30, 2003, which caused $400K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 21, 1973), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61361 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sheffield, IL, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Sheffield has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $665K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61361 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Apr 30, 2003. This event caused $400K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Sheffield, IL area (ZIP 61361). 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 →