ZIP code 62897, covering Whittington, IL, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 27 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 6 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
With 27 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (67%) 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 $425K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Whittington has experienced 6 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 20, 2025.
Whittington has experienced 6 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $66K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Whittington has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $590K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
Whittington has experienced 2 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). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 5, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whittington was EF2 Tornado on Mar 30, 1982, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Winter Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62897 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), blizzards (12 events), extreme cold events (6 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whittington, IL, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Whittington (ZIP 62897) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $66K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Whittington has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 19, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62897 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 30, 1982. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the Whittington, IL area (ZIP 62897). 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 →