Federal records document 70 natural disaster events in the Fisher, IL area (ZIP 61843). These include 41 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $49.5M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 55 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fisher is hailstorms, with 41 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $50K in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2025.
Fisher has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $815K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Fisher has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $48.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2015.
Fisher has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 20, 2024.
Fisher has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fisher was Flash Flood on Jul 12, 2014, which caused $47M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 12, 2014), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61843 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fisher, IL, with 41 events documented.
Yes, Fisher (ZIP 61843) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $48.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2015.
Fisher has 8 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 $815K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61843 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 12, 2014. This event caused $47M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $49.5M in property damage in the Fisher, IL area (ZIP 61843). 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 →