Little Indian, IL (ZIP 62691) has experienced 56 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (34 total). 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
Little Indian has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $194K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 14, 2023.
Little Indian has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $150K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Little Indian has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 27, 2011.
Little Indian has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 1, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Little Indian was EF1 Tornado on Apr 8, 1999, which caused $1.8M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 23, 1960), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62691 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Little Indian, IL, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $110K in property damage.
Yes, Little Indian (ZIP 62691) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $194K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 14, 2023.
Little Indian has 11 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 $2.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62691 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 8, 1999. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1M in property damage in the Little Indian, IL area (ZIP 62691). 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 →