Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 60948 in Loda, IL. These include 20 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (20 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
Loda has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. 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 $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Loda has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 23, 2019.
Loda has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 4, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Loda was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Mar 13, 2006, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Feb 4, 2008), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60948 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Loda, IL, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250K in property damage.
Yes, Loda (ZIP 60948) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 4, 2008.
Loda has 8 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 $800K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60948 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Mar 13, 2006. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Loda, IL area (ZIP 60948). 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 →