Newton, IL (ZIP 62448) has experienced 64 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (45 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $947.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2022.
Newton has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $536K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2008.
Newton has experienced 2 blizzards 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 $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Newton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 13, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newton was Ice Storm on Feb 1, 2011, which caused $600K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 6, 2008), causing $340K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62448 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newton, IL, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Newton (ZIP 62448) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $536K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2008.
Newton has 13 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 $947.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62448 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 1, 2011. This event caused $600K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Newton, IL area (ZIP 62448). 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 →