Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the Saint Joseph, IL area (ZIP 61873). These include 26 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $64.6M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 76 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Saint Joseph is hailstorms, with 26 recorded events making up 45% 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 27, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 19% 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.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $63.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Saint Joseph has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Saint Joseph 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.
Saint Joseph 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 21, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Joseph was EF3 Tornado on Nov 17, 2013, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 20, 1976), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Feb 21, 2018 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61873 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Joseph, IL, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Saint Joseph (ZIP 61873) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 21, 2018.
Saint Joseph has 11 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 $63.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61873 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 17, 2013. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $64.6M in property damage in the Saint Joseph, IL area (ZIP 61873). 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 →