Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 61431 in Ellisville, IL. These include 27 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 76 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ellisville is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
Ellisville has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $28.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 29, 1998.
Ellisville has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $385K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2021.
Ellisville has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2012.
Ellisville has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 18, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ellisville was EF3 Tornado on Jul 23, 1975, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Apr 18, 2013), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 13, 1975 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61431 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ellisville, IL, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Ellisville (ZIP 61431) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 18, 2013.
Ellisville has 7 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 $28.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 29, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61431 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 23, 1975. This event caused $25M 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 $35.5M in property damage in the Ellisville, IL area (ZIP 61431). 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 →