ZIP code 61529, covering Elmwood, IL, has 79 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $183.8M. These events have resulted in 17 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (43 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2025.
Elmwood has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
Elmwood has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $91.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Elmwood has experienced 7 extreme heat events on record. 7 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 23, 2025.
Elmwood has experienced 6 extreme cold events on record. 6 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 20, 2021.
Elmwood 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 $86.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elmwood was EF2 Tornado on Jun 5, 2010, which caused $85M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 18, 2013), causing $39.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 24, 2013 also caused significant damage ($30M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61529 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme heat events (7 events), extreme cold events (6 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elmwood, IL, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
Yes, Elmwood (ZIP 61529) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $86.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2013.
Elmwood has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $91.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61529 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 5, 2010. This event caused $85M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $183.8M in property damage in the Elmwood, IL area (ZIP 61529). 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 →