ZIP code 61373, covering Utica, IL, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $829.5K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (37 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. 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 $402.5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Utica has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $327K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 30, 2016.
Utica has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 28, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Utica was Flash Flood on Aug 23, 2007, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 16, 1987), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61373 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Utica, IL, with 37 events documented.
Yes, Utica (ZIP 61373) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $327K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 30, 2016.
Utica has 11 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 $402.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 10, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61373 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 23, 2007. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $829.5K in property damage in the Utica, IL area (ZIP 61373). 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 →