Federal records document 73 natural disaster events in the Monmouth, IL area (ZIP 61462). These include 42 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 42 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $365K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Monmouth 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.
Monmouth 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 Monmouth was Frost/Freeze on May 3, 2005, which caused $2.4M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 8, 2003), causing $2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 16, 2015 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61462 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Monmouth, IL, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
Monmouth has 11 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 $2.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 3, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61462 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on May 3, 2005. This event caused $2.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.6M in property damage in the Monmouth, IL area (ZIP 61462). 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 →