Tuscola, IL (ZIP 61953) has experienced 65 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 44 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $114.5M. A total of 31 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (44 total). Of these, 4 (9%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $11.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
Tuscola has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Tuscola has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Tuscola has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tuscola was 4" Hail on May 21, 2014, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 20, 1990), causing $2.5M 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 61953 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tuscola, IL, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100M in property damage.
Yes, Tuscola (ZIP 61953) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Tuscola has 15 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 $11.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61953 was 4" Hail, which occurred on May 21, 2014. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $114.5M in property damage in the Tuscola, IL area (ZIP 61953). 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 →