ZIP code 61937, covering Lovington, IL, has 85 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 58 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $15M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 18 injuries.
With 58 recorded incidents (68% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 18, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Lovington has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Lovington has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Lovington has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lovington was 2" Hail on Apr 7, 1998, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 20, 1976), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Mar 20, 1976 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61937 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lovington, IL, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7M in property damage.
Yes, Lovington (ZIP 61937) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $450K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2019.
Lovington has 15 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 $7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61937 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Apr 7, 1998. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15M in property damage in the Lovington, IL area (ZIP 61937). 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 →