Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 61884 in White Heath, IL. These include 34 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 15 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (34 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
White Heath has experienced 6 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 $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 1, 2012.
White Heath has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $410K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
White Heath has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for White Heath was EF2 Tornado on May 30, 2003, which caused $9.3M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 1, 2006), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61884 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in White Heath, IL, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $255K in property damage.
White Heath 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 $10.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 1, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61884 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 30, 2003. This event caused $9.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.8M in property damage in the White Heath, IL area (ZIP 61884). 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 →