Sidell, IL (ZIP 61876) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 21 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sidell is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 8, 2015.
Sidell has experienced 3 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 $9.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
Sidell has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Sidell has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Sidell 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 $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 4, 2008.
Sidell has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 3, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sidell was EF2 Tornado on Nov 17, 2013, which caused $9.5M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (May 18, 2000), causing $4M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($850K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61876 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzard (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sidell, IL, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Sidell (ZIP 61876) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $700K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 4, 2008.
Sidell has 3 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 $9.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61876 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 17, 2013. This event caused $9.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.1M in property damage in the Sidell, IL area (ZIP 61876). 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 →