London Mills, IL (ZIP 61544) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (18 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2024.
London Mills 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2021.
London Mills has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $645K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 19, 2021.
London Mills 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.
London Mills has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 London Mills was Flood on Apr 18, 2013, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 13, 1975), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 14, 1961 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61544 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (4 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in London Mills, IL, with 18 events documented.
Yes, London Mills (ZIP 61544) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 18, 2013.
London Mills has 9 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 $7.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61544 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 18, 2013. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.6M in property damage in the London Mills, IL area (ZIP 61544). 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 →