ZIP code 61547, covering Mapleton, IL, has 116 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 82 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 7 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.2M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 51 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (82 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
Mapleton has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
Mapleton has experienced 7 extreme heat events on record. 7 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 23, 2025.
Mapleton has experienced 6 extreme cold events on record. 6 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 20, 2021.
Mapleton has experienced 6 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 $49.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 28, 2020.
Mapleton has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mapleton was EF2 Tornado on Nov 17, 2013, which caused $45M in property damage. Another major event was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 29, 1998), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Sep 14, 1965 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61547 has experienced 116 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (82 events), blizzards (9 events), extreme heat events (7 events), extreme cold events (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mapleton, IL, with 82 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Mapleton has 6 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 $49.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 28, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61547 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 17, 2013. This event caused $45M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $56.2M in property damage in the Mapleton, IL area (ZIP 61547). 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 →