Seymour, IL (ZIP 61875) has experienced 59 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 18 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (39 total). 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
Seymour has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 1, 2012.
Seymour has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $37K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Seymour 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.
Seymour 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Seymour was 1.8" Hail on May 21, 2014, which caused $800K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 24, 2001), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61875 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Seymour, IL, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $800K in property damage.
Yes, Seymour (ZIP 61875) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $85K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
Seymour has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 1, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61875 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 21, 2014. This event caused $800K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.7M in property damage in the Seymour, IL area (ZIP 61875). 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 →