Lake Fork, IL (ZIP 62541) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (16 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 33% 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 $650K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 22, 2019.
Lake Fork has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Lake Fork has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 20, 1999.
Lake Fork has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 1, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Fork was 2.5" Hail on Aug 13, 2011, which caused $1.3M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 1, 2006), causing $550K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62541 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Fork, IL, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Lake Fork has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62541 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on Aug 13, 2011. This event caused $1.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Lake Fork, IL area (ZIP 62541). 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 →