Federal records document 71 natural disaster events in the Scales Mound, IL area (ZIP 61075). These include 41 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.1M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (41 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $7.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2023.
Scales Mound has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Scales Mound has experienced 10 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Scales Mound has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $504K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Scales Mound has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 5, 2006.
Scales Mound has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $264K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scales Mound was 2.8" Hail on Jul 24, 2009, which caused $6.9M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 15, 1998), causing $1.8M in damages. Flood on May 20, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61075 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scales Mound, IL, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.2M in property damage.
Yes, Scales Mound (ZIP 61075) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Scales Mound has 10 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 $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61075 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 24, 2009. This event caused $6.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.1M in property damage in the Scales Mound, IL area (ZIP 61075). 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 →