Dewitt, IL (ZIP 61735) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 12 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Dewitt has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Dewitt has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 1, 2006.
Dewitt has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 14, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dewitt was 110 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 29, 1998, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 1, 2006), causing $450K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61735 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dewitt, IL, with 12 events documented.
Dewitt has 4 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 $125K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61735 was 110 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 29, 1998. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Dewitt, IL area (ZIP 61735). 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 →