Federal records document 75 natural disaster events in the Lena, IL area (ZIP 61048). These include 40 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (40 total). 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 $170K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (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 $9.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 15, 2019.
Lena has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Lena has experienced 5 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 16, 2017.
Lena has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2006.
Lena 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 Lena was Flood on Jul 22, 2017, which caused $7.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 16, 1967), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61048 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), floods (15 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lena, IL, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $170K in property damage.
Yes, Lena (ZIP 61048) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 15, 2019.
Lena has 5 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 16, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61048 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 22, 2017. This event caused $7.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.6M in property damage in the Lena, IL area (ZIP 61048). 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 →