ZIP code 61523, covering Chillicothe, IL, has 56 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $160.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (38 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Chillicothe has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (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 $159.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2013.
Chillicothe has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $555K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
Chillicothe has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Chillicothe has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chillicothe was Flash Flood on Apr 17, 2013, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2013), causing $28M in damages. Flood on Apr 19, 2013 also caused significant damage ($13.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61523 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chillicothe, IL, with 38 events documented.
Yes, Chillicothe (ZIP 61523) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $159.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2013.
Chillicothe has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61523 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 17, 2013. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $160.6M in property damage in the Chillicothe, IL area (ZIP 61523). 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 →