Momence, IL (ZIP 60954) has a moderate disaster history with 44 recorded events. These include 21 tornadoes, 17 hailstorms, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
With 21 recorded incidents (48% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (19%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Momence has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 28, 2009.
Momence 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 $11M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 14, 2008.
Momence has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 8, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Momence was Flash Flood on Sep 14, 2008, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 8, 2008), causing $1M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 5, 2010 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60954 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (21 events), hailstorms (17 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Momence, IL, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.2M in property damage.
Yes, Momence (ZIP 60954) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 14, 2008.
Momence has 21 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60954 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 14, 2008. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.3M in property damage in the Momence, IL area (ZIP 60954). 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 →