Thomasboro, IL (ZIP 61878) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $86.3M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 66 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (13 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 30% 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.
Thomasboro has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $85.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Thomasboro 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.
Thomasboro has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 21, 2018.
Thomasboro has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Thomasboro was EF3 Tornado on Nov 17, 2013, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 9, 1953), causing $25M in damages. Flood on Feb 21, 2018 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61878 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thomasboro, IL, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Thomasboro (ZIP 61878) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 21, 2018.
Thomasboro has 6 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 $85.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61878 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 $86.3M in property damage in the Thomasboro, IL area (ZIP 61878). 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 →