Federal records document 68 natural disaster events in the Nortonville, IL area (ZIP 62668). These include 37 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Nortonville is hailstorms, with 37 recorded events making up 54% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $585K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 31, 2012.
Nortonville has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 24, 2021.
Nortonville has experienced 5 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $630K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Nortonville has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2015.
Nortonville has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 14, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nortonville was EF2 Tornado on May 24, 2004, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 24, 2004), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62668 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nortonville, IL, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $585K in property damage.
Yes, Nortonville (ZIP 62668) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2015.
Nortonville has 14 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 $5.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 31, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62668 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 24, 2004. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8M in property damage in the Nortonville, IL area (ZIP 62668). 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 →