Westville, IL (ZIP 61883) has a moderate disaster history with 48 recorded events. These include 30 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.9M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
With 30 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 18, 2019.
Westville has experienced 8 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 $10K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 2, 2024.
Westville has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
Westville has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 28, 1999.
Westville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 2025.
Westville has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 25, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westville was 1.8" Hail on May 16, 2019, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 22, 1991), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61883 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westville, IL, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Westville (ZIP 61883) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 25, 2015.
Westville 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61883 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 16, 2019. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.9M in property damage in the Westville, IL area (ZIP 61883). 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 →