ZIP code 62561, covering Spaulding, IL, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 53 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Spaulding is hailstorms, with 39 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
Spaulding has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Spaulding has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $19.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Spaulding has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $415K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Spaulding has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 14, 2016.
Spaulding has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 2, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spaulding was EF3 Tornado on Aug 19, 2009, which caused $11.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Aug 19, 2009), causing $8.2M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62561 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spaulding, IL, with 39 events documented.
Spaulding has 10 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 $19.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62561 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 19, 2009. This event caused $11.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.6M in property damage in the Spaulding, IL area (ZIP 62561). 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 →