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60518 Earlville, IL — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Earlville, IL (60518)

ZIP code 60518, covering Earlville, IL, has 77 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 49 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. A total of 14 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (49 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $545K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2016.

💨 Severe wind events

Earlville has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2023.

🌊 Floods

Earlville has experienced 5 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2025.

🌍 Earthquakes

Earlville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 28, 2004.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Earlville was Flood on Aug 24, 2007, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 30, 2014), causing $250K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Earlville, IL (60518)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60518 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (10 events), floods (5 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 60518?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Earlville, IL, with 49 events documented.

Is ZIP code 60518 (Earlville) prone to flooding?

Yes, Earlville (ZIP 60518) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2025.

Has Earlville (60518) ever been hit by a tornado?

Earlville has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $545K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2016.

What was the worst natural disaster in Earlville, IL?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60518 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 24, 2007. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 60518?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Earlville, IL area (ZIP 60518). 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 →

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