Kell, IL (ZIP 62853) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 28 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Kell is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Kell has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $478K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2022.
Kell has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 29, 1985.
Kell has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 18, 1999.
Kell has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kell was EF2 Tornado on Apr 19, 1996, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 31, 2023), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62853 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (4 events), earthquake (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kell, IL, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $115K in property damage.
Yes, Kell (ZIP 62853) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $478K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2022.
Kell has 12 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 $9.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62853 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 19, 1996. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10M in property damage in the Kell, IL area (ZIP 62853). 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 →