ZIP code 61880, covering Tolono, IL, has 79 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.8M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 72 injuries.
With 40 recorded incidents (51% 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (19%) 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 $16.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2019.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 14% 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.
Tolono has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Tolono 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tolono was EF3 Tornado on Apr 19, 1996, which caused $9M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jul 11, 2020), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 20, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61880 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (9 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tolono, IL, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.8M in property damage.
Tolono has 16 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 $16.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61880 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 19, 1996. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.8M in property damage in the Tolono, IL area (ZIP 61880). 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 →