Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Little York, IL area (ZIP 61453). These include 25 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.1M.
With 25 recorded incidents (47% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Little York has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 10, 2020.
Little York 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 21, 2006.
Little York has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $250.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Little York 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Little York was EF1 Tornado on Apr 19, 1996, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (May 3, 2005), causing $2.4M in damages. 1.8" Hail on May 8, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61453 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Little York, IL, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Little York (ZIP 61453) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $250.3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2013.
Little York 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 $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 10, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61453 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 19, 1996. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.1M in property damage in the Little York, IL area (ZIP 61453). 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 →