Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 62285 in Smithton, IL. These include 24 hailstorms, 12 extreme heat events, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $345K. These events have resulted in 21 recorded deaths and 208 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (24 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 5/5 (extreme). 17 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 16, 2012.
Smithton has experienced 7 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 $325K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
Smithton has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Smithton has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 29, 2006.
Smithton has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 26, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Smithton was EF3 Tornado on May 15, 1968, which caused $250K in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62285 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), extreme heat events (12 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzard (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Smithton, IL, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Smithton (ZIP 62285) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 26, 2008.
Smithton has 7 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 $325K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 15, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62285 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 15, 1968. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $345K in property damage in the Smithton, IL area (ZIP 62285). 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 →