Ellsworth, IL (ZIP 61737) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 15 blizzards, 13 hailstorms, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.5M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ellsworth is blizzards, with 15 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (53%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2023.
Ellsworth 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 1, 2018.
Ellsworth has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 23, 2024.
Ellsworth has experienced 4 extreme heat events on record. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 25, 2014.
Ellsworth has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ellsworth was EF2 Tornado on Aug 24, 1982, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 29, 1998), causing $1.1M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 28, 2015 also caused significant damage ($975K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61737 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (15 events), hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme cold events (4 events), extreme heat events (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ellsworth, IL, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.2M in property damage.
Ellsworth 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 1, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61737 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 24, 1982. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.5M in property damage in the Ellsworth, IL area (ZIP 61737). 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 →