Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 61488 in Wataga, IL. These include 37 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $850K. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Wataga is hailstorms, with 37 recorded events making up 86% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Wataga 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 $825K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
Wataga has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 23, 1975.
Wataga has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 23, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wataga was Ice Storm on Dec 28, 2015, which caused $375K in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Feb 1, 2011), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61488 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), blizzards (4 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wataga, IL, with 37 events documented.
Wataga has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 23, 1975.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61488 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 28, 2015. This event caused $375K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $850K in property damage in the Wataga, IL area (ZIP 61488). 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 →