Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 61833 in Tilton, IL. These include 29 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.6M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (29 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 5, 2024.
Tilton has experienced 8 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 $10K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 2, 2024.
Tilton has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 31, 2013.
Tilton has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 28, 1999.
Tilton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tilton was 1.8" Hail on May 16, 2019, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 22, 1991), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61833 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tilton, IL, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Tilton has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 31, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61833 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 16, 2019. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.6M in property damage in the Tilton, IL area (ZIP 61833). 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 →