Taylor Ridge, IL (ZIP 61284) has experienced 103 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 48 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
With 48 recorded incidents (47% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $559K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (88%) 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 $12.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 1, 2019.
Taylor Ridge has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2025.
Taylor Ridge 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.
Taylor Ridge 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Taylor Ridge was Flood on Jun 1, 2008, which caused $9.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 21, 1973), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 21, 1973 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61284 has experienced 103 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (17 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Taylor Ridge, IL, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $559K in property damage.
Yes, Taylor Ridge (ZIP 61284) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 1, 2019.
Taylor Ridge has 21 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 $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61284 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2008. This event caused $9.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.1M in property damage in the Taylor Ridge, IL area (ZIP 61284). 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 →