ZIP code 61115, covering Machesney Park, IL, has 99 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 79 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.2M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (79 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Machesney Park has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Machesney Park has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Machesney Park has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 17, 2017.
Machesney Park has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Machesney Park was Flood on Jun 10, 2008, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 22, 2010), causing $5M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 7, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61115 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (79 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Machesney Park, IL, with 79 events documented.
Yes, Machesney Park (ZIP 61115) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Machesney Park has 9 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61115 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 10, 2008. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.2M in property damage in the Machesney Park, IL area (ZIP 61115). 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 →