Littleton, IL (ZIP 61452) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 14 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Littleton is hailstorms, with 20 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2023.
Littleton has experienced 5 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
Littleton 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Littleton has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Littleton was 2.8" Hail on Aug 18, 1999, which caused $4.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 21, 1981), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61452 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Littleton, IL, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5M in property damage.
Yes, Littleton (ZIP 61452) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2008.
Littleton has 5 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61452 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Aug 18, 1999. This event caused $4.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.6M in property damage in the Littleton, IL area (ZIP 61452). 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 →