Smithshire, IL (ZIP 61478) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (21 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $287K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Smithshire has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 23, 2015.
Smithshire has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $15.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 21, 2006.
Smithshire has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
Smithshire 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Smithshire was Flood on May 21, 2003, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (May 3, 2005), causing $330K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61478 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Smithshire, IL, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Smithshire (ZIP 61478) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2003.
Smithshire has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $205K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 23, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61478 was Flood, which occurred on May 21, 2003. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Smithshire, IL area (ZIP 61478). 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 →