Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 61844 in Fithian, IL. These include 26 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $28M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 29 injuries.
With 26 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 27, 2023.
Fithian 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 $27.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
Fithian 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.
Fithian has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Fithian 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fithian was EF3 Tornado on Apr 9, 1953, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 20, 1976), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61844 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fithian, IL, with 26 events documented.
Fithian 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 $27.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61844 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 9, 1953. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28M in property damage in the Fithian, IL area (ZIP 61844). 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 →