Willow Hill, IL (ZIP 62480) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Willow Hill is hailstorms, with 20 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
Willow Hill has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $325K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Willow Hill 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.
Willow Hill has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $640K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2008.
Willow Hill has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 9, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Willow Hill 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 62480 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Willow Hill, IL, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Willow Hill (ZIP 62480) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $640K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2008.
Willow Hill has 5 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 Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62480 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 $1.6M in property damage in the Willow Hill, IL area (ZIP 62480). 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 →