Government agency data shows 27 natural disaster events for ZIP 61426 in Castleton, IL. These include 11 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 11 recorded incidents (41% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2024.
Castleton has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 2017.
Castleton has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $410K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
Castleton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 20, 2011.
Castleton has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Castleton was EF3 Tornado on Jul 17, 1972, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 20, 2004), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61426 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Castleton, IL, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Castleton (ZIP 61426) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $150K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2015.
Castleton has 8 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61426 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 17, 1972. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.5M in property damage in the Castleton, IL area (ZIP 61426). 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 →