Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the Pecatonica, IL area (ZIP 61063). These include 44 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.4M. Across all recorded events, 4 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (44 total). Of these, 2 (5%) 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2024.
Pecatonica has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
Pecatonica has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2011.
Pecatonica has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2006.
Pecatonica has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pecatonica was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 5, 2003, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 8, 1958), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Aug 7, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61063 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pecatonica, IL, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Pecatonica (ZIP 61063) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
Pecatonica has 5 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61063 was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 5, 2003. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.4M in property damage in the Pecatonica, IL area (ZIP 61063). 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 →