Mark, IL (ZIP 61340) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.6M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (22 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $72K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2022.
Mark has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Mark 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. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2004.
Mark has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 11, 2007.
Mark has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $66K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
Mark has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 15, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mark was EF2 Tornado on Apr 20, 2004, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was 80 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Apr 30, 2003), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61340 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mark, IL, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $72K in property damage.
Yes, Mark (ZIP 61340) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 12, 2008.
Mark 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 Apr 20, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61340 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 20, 2004. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.6M in property damage in the Mark, IL area (ZIP 61340). 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 →