Federal records document 62 natural disaster events in the Newark, IL area (ZIP 60541). These include 37 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $127.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
With 37 recorded incidents (60% 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% 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 $28.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Newark has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
Newark has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (100%) 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 $99.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 18, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newark was Flash Flood on Apr 18, 2013, which caused $75M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 12, 1965), causing $25M in damages. Flash Flood on Apr 18, 2013 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60541 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (8 events), and floods (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newark, IL, with 37 events documented.
Yes, Newark (ZIP 60541) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $99.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 18, 2013.
Newark has 11 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 $28.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60541 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 18, 2013. This event caused $75M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $127.3M in property damage in the Newark, IL area (ZIP 60541). 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 →