Federal records document 86 natural disaster events in the Litchfield, IL area (ZIP 62056). These include 60 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Litchfield is hailstorms, with 60 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. 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 $827.5K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 18, 2024.
Litchfield has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2025.
Litchfield has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Litchfield was 1.8" Hail on May 1, 2002, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Apr 24, 2002), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62056 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (8 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Litchfield, IL, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Litchfield (ZIP 62056) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 26, 2022.
Litchfield 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 $827.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 18, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62056 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 1, 2002. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.9M in property damage in the Litchfield, IL area (ZIP 62056). 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 →