Federal records document 69 natural disaster events in the Bartelso, IL area (ZIP 62218). These include 49 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
With 49 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 2013.
Bartelso has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2022.
Bartelso has experienced 2 extreme heat events 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 heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 5, 2007.
Bartelso has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 25, 2012.
Bartelso 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 11, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bartelso was EF2 Tornado on Dec 21, 1967, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 3, 1968), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62218 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bartelso, IL, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Bartelso (ZIP 62218) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2022.
Bartelso has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62218 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 21, 1967. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1M in property damage in the Bartelso, IL area (ZIP 62218). 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 →