Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 61046 in Lanark, IL. These include 24 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lanark is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $13K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 4, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Lanark has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Lanark has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2017.
Lanark has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2006.
Lanark has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $24.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lanark was Flash Flood on Jul 24, 2010, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 23, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61046 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lanark, IL, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13K in property damage.
Yes, Lanark (ZIP 61046) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2017.
Lanark has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61046 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 24, 2010. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.8M in property damage in the Lanark, IL area (ZIP 61046). 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 →