Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 61882 in Weldon, IL. These include 20 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Weldon is hailstorms, with 20 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
Weldon has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $425K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Weldon has experienced 3 blizzards 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 $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 1, 2006.
Weldon has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 14, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Weldon was 110 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 29, 1998, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 1, 2006), causing $450K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61882 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Weldon, IL, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Weldon has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $425K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61882 was 110 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 29, 1998. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Weldon, IL area (ZIP 61882). 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 →