ZIP code 61301, covering La Salle, IL, has 59 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $594K. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (36 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
La Salle has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (38%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 2017.
La Salle has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $184K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 30, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for La Salle was EF3 Tornado on Dec 6, 1951, which caused $250K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 12, 2008), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61301 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in La Salle, IL, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, La Salle (ZIP 61301) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $184K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 30, 2016.
La Salle has 8 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 $280K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61301 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 6, 1951. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $594K in property damage in the La Salle, IL area (ZIP 61301). 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 →