Williamsfield, IL (ZIP 61489) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $125.8M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 12 recorded incidents (41% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2019.
Williamsfield has experienced 10 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 $90M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Williamsfield 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.
Williamsfield has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $35M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2013.
Williamsfield has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Williamsfield was EF2 Tornado on Jun 5, 2010, which caused $85M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 24, 2013), causing $30M in damages. Flash Flood on Apr 17, 2013 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61489 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Williamsfield, IL, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Williamsfield (ZIP 61489) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2013.
Williamsfield has 10 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 $90M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61489 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 5, 2010. This event caused $85M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $125.8M in property damage in the Williamsfield, IL area (ZIP 61489). 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 →