Hoopeston, IL (ZIP 60942) has experienced 68 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 43 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.3M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (43 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $451K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2024.
Hoopeston has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $11.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Hoopeston 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 $12M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 21, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hoopeston was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 8, 2001, which caused $8.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 6, 2003), causing $8M in damages. Flood on Feb 21, 2018 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60942 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (8 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hoopeston, IL, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $451K in property damage.
Yes, Hoopeston (ZIP 60942) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 21, 2018.
Hoopeston 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60942 was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 8, 2001. This event caused $8.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.3M in property damage in the Hoopeston, IL area (ZIP 60942). 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 →