ZIP code 61475, covering Sciota, IL, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.7M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (28 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $72K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 20, 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 $955.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Sciota has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 21, 2006.
Sciota has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $358K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Sciota has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sciota was Frost/Freeze on May 3, 2005, which caused $8.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 10, 2003), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61475 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sciota, IL, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4K in property damage.
Yes, Sciota (ZIP 61475) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $358K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Sciota 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 $955.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61475 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on May 3, 2005. This event caused $8.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.7M in property damage in the Sciota, IL area (ZIP 61475). 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 →