Ludlow, IL (ZIP 60949) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 15 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
Ludlow has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $537K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Ludlow has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2015.
Ludlow has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 15, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ludlow was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 13, 2004, which caused $2.2M 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 60949 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ludlow, IL, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Ludlow (ZIP 60949) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2015.
Ludlow has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $537K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60949 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 13, 2004. This event caused $2.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.8M in property damage in the Ludlow, IL area (ZIP 60949). 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 →