Federal records document 59 natural disaster events in the Thomson, IL area (ZIP 61285). These include 30 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $76.5M. A total of 12 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Thomson is hailstorms, with 30 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $917K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Thomson has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $546K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2017.
Thomson has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Thomson has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2006.
Thomson has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $24.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Thomson was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 21, 2003, which caused $75M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 10, 1996), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61285 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thomson, IL, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $28K in property damage.
Yes, Thomson (ZIP 61285) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $546K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 26, 2017.
Thomson has 11 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 $917K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61285 was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 21, 2003. This event caused $75M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $76.5M in property damage in the Thomson, IL area (ZIP 61285). 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 →