Federal records document 97 natural disaster events in the Dixon, IL area (ZIP 61021). These include 63 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.2M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (63 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $27K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 2017.
Dixon has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Dixon has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $193K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 25, 2025.
Dixon has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 2, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dixon was EF4 Tornado on Apr 9, 2015, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 9, 2015), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61021 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (6 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dixon, IL, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $27K in property damage.
Yes, Dixon (ZIP 61021) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $193K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 25, 2025.
Dixon has 17 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 $11.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61021 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 9, 2015. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.2M in property damage in the Dixon, IL area (ZIP 61021). 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 →