Cutler, IL (ZIP 62238) has experienced 59 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 31 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cutler is hailstorms, with 31 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 11, 2006.
Cutler has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2025.
Cutler has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
Cutler has experienced 3 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 11, 2016.
Cutler has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cutler was EF2 Tornado on Mar 11, 2006, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was 87 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Apr 19, 2011), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62238 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold events (5 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cutler, IL, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18K in property damage.
Yes, Cutler (ZIP 62238) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $270K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 11, 2016.
Cutler has 11 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 $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 11, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62238 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 11, 2006. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.3M in property damage in the Cutler, IL area (ZIP 62238). 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 →