ZIP code 47165, covering Pekin, IN, has 74 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 hailstorms, 25 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $70.5M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 45 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pekin is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 1, 2023.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (20%) 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 $66M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Pekin has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $420K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 10, 2024.
Pekin has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 3, 2010.
Pekin has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pekin was EF4 Tornado on Mar 2, 2012, which caused $55M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Mar 18, 2008), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 2, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 47165 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (25 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (5 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pekin, IN, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20K in property damage.
Yes, Pekin (ZIP 47165) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 3, 2010.
Pekin has 25 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 $66M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 47165 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 2, 2012. This event caused $55M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $70.5M in property damage in the Pekin, IN area (ZIP 47165). 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 →