ZIP code 61085, covering Stockton, IL, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Stockton is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $98K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 4, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Stockton has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $12.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2017.
Stockton has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Stockton has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $18K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 5, 2006.
Stockton has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $264K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stockton was Flash Flood on Jul 24, 2010, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Apr 19, 1996), causing $1.2M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 22, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61085 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stockton, IL, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $98K in property damage.
Yes, Stockton (ZIP 61085) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2017.
Stockton has 7 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 $355K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61085 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 24, 2010. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.9M in property damage in the Stockton, IL area (ZIP 61085). 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 →