Federal records document 97 natural disaster events in the Royalton, IL area (ZIP 62983). These include 45 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $257.9M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 222 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (45 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $365K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 12% 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.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 $757K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2018.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% 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 tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $256.1M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 5, 2021.
Royalton has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $178K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 19, 2025.
Royalton 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Royalton was EF4 Tornado on May 29, 1982, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 10 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Dec 18, 1957), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Dec 18, 1957 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62983 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), blizzards (12 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold events (6 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Royalton, IL, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $365K in property damage.
Yes, Royalton (ZIP 62983) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $757K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2018.
Royalton has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $256.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 5, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62983 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 29, 1982. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 10 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $257.9M in property damage in the Royalton, IL area (ZIP 62983). 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 →