Federal records document 67 natural disaster events in the Smithfield, IL area (ZIP 61477). These include 49 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 125 injuries.
With 49 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $14K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Smithfield has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $34.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
Smithfield has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $300K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2012.
Smithfield has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
Smithfield 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Smithfield was EF3 Tornado on Jul 23, 1975, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 13, 1995), causing $6M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 13, 1981 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61477 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Smithfield, IL, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14K in property damage.
Yes, Smithfield (ZIP 61477) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
Smithfield has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $34.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61477 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 23, 1975. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34.9M in property damage in the Smithfield, IL area (ZIP 61477). 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 →