Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 62241 in Ellis Grove, IL. These include 27 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Ellis Grove is hailstorms, with 27 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Ellis Grove has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Ellis Grove has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 23, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ellis Grove was EF2 Tornado on Mar 6, 1961, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 18, 1952), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62241 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (7 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ellis Grove, IL, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Ellis Grove has 7 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62241 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 6, 1961. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Ellis Grove, IL area (ZIP 62241). 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 →