Preemption, IL (ZIP 61276) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Preemption is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $725K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
Preemption has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Preemption has experienced 5 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 8, 2008.
Preemption has experienced 3 extreme cold events 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 $495K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 18, 2021.
Preemption 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 21, 2003.
Preemption has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Preemption was EF2 Tornado on May 16, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 21, 1973), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on May 21, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61276 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Preemption, IL, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $725K in property damage.
Yes, Preemption (ZIP 61276) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 21, 2003.
Preemption has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 3, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61276 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 16, 1974. 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 $7.3M in property damage in the Preemption, IL area (ZIP 61276). 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 →