Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Chestnut, IL area (ZIP 62518). These include 31 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.8M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 46 injuries.
With 31 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $650K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2019.
Chestnut has experienced 9 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 18, 2024.
Chestnut has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 20, 1999.
Chestnut has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chestnut was EF3 Tornado on Jun 27, 1951, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (Aug 13, 2011), causing $1.3M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006 also caused significant damage ($550K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62518 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chestnut, IL, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Chestnut has 9 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 18, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62518 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 27, 1951. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.8M in property damage in the Chestnut, IL area (ZIP 62518). 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 →