ZIP code 60953, covering Milford, IL, has 61 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 29 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Milford is hailstorms, with 29 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $636K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Milford has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 21, 2018.
Milford has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Milford has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 21, 2011.
Milford has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Milford was Flood on Feb 21, 2018, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 3, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 15, 1968 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60953 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Milford, IL, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $636K in property damage.
Yes, Milford (ZIP 60953) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 21, 2018.
Milford has 14 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 $5.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60953 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 21, 2018. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.2M in property damage in the Milford, IL area (ZIP 60953). 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 →