ZIP code 61856, covering Monticello, IL, has 55 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
With 36 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $14.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2019.
Monticello 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.
Monticello has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Monticello 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 May 25, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Monticello was EF2 Tornado on May 30, 2003, which caused $9.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 20, 1976), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Dec 27, 2015 also caused significant damage ($2.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61856 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (3 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Monticello, IL, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $270K in property damage.
Yes, Monticello (ZIP 61856) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Monticello has 14 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 $14.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61856 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 30, 2003. This event caused $9.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.8M in property damage in the Monticello, IL area (ZIP 61856). 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 →