Dakota, IL (ZIP 61018) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 31 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (31 total). Of these, 2 (6%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 8, 2024.
Dakota has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2006.
Dakota has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2014.
Dakota has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $505K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 24, 2010.
Dakota has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2020.
Dakota has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $24.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dakota was EF2 Tornado on Oct 8, 1958, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 24, 2010), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61018 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dakota, IL, with 31 events documented.
Yes, Dakota (ZIP 61018) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $505K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 24, 2010.
Dakota has 3 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 Jun 17, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61018 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 8, 1958. 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 $3.6M in property damage in the Dakota, IL area (ZIP 61018). 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 →