Cerro Gordo, IL (ZIP 61818) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 12 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (26 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
Cerro Gordo has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2019.
Cerro Gordo has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $338K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 19, 2025.
Cerro Gordo has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $410K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cerro Gordo was EF4 Tornado on Mar 20, 1976, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 20, 1976), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Oct 24, 2001 also caused significant damage ($2.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61818 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cerro Gordo, IL, with 26 events documented.
Cerro Gordo has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $8.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61818 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 20, 1976. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9M in property damage in the Cerro Gordo, IL area (ZIP 61818). 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 →