Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Hopedale, IL area (ZIP 61747). These include 32 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.2M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
With 32 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2020.
Hopedale 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.
Hopedale has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Hopedale 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.
Hopedale has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 2, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hopedale was EF2 Tornado on Sep 29, 1986, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 16, 2015), causing $1.2M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 28, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61747 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hopedale, IL, with 32 events documented.
Hopedale has 9 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 $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61747 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 29, 1986. 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 $6.2M in property damage in the Hopedale, IL area (ZIP 61747). 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 →