Paxton, IL (ZIP 60957) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.8M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (37 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
Paxton has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Paxton has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 23, 2019.
Paxton has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paxton was EF2 Tornado on Nov 17, 2013, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 13, 2004), causing $2.2M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Mar 13, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60957 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paxton, IL, with 37 events documented.
Yes, Paxton (ZIP 60957) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2015.
Paxton has 8 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60957 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 17, 2013. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.8M in property damage in the Paxton, IL area (ZIP 60957). 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 →