Lindenwood, IL (ZIP 61049) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 8 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lindenwood is hailstorms, with 8 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 4, 2024.
Lindenwood has experienced 4 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 $8.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Lindenwood has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 26, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lindenwood was EF3 Tornado on Apr 9, 2015, which caused $8M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 18, 1975), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61049 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lindenwood, IL, with 8 events documented.
Lindenwood has 4 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 $8.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61049 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 9, 2015. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.4M in property damage in the Lindenwood, IL area (ZIP 61049). 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 →