ZIP code 61568, covering Tremont, IL, has 101 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 68 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.8M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (68 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 22, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Tremont 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 25, 2020.
Tremont has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Tremont has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 13, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tremont was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 29, 1998, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 19, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Sep 29, 1986 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61568 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (68 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tremont, IL, with 68 events documented.
Tremont has 13 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61568 was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 29, 1998. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.8M in property damage in the Tremont, IL area (ZIP 61568). 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 →