ZIP code 61853, covering Mahomet, IL, has 75 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 45 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 57 injuries.
With 45 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $50K in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2025.
Mahomet has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Mahomet 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 12, 2014.
Mahomet has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Mahomet has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 20, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mahomet was Flash Flood on Jul 12, 2014, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 24, 2001), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61853 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mahomet, IL, with 45 events documented.
Yes, Mahomet (ZIP 61853) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 12, 2014.
Mahomet has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61853 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 12, 2014. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1M in property damage in the Mahomet, IL area (ZIP 61853). 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 →