Federal records document 78 natural disaster events in the Mendota, IL area (ZIP 61342). These include 50 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $801K. A total of 14 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 50 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $124K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $455K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
Mendota has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $152K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 30, 2016.
Mendota has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 28, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mendota was EF1 Tornado on Jun 30, 2014, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61342 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mendota, IL, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $124K in property damage.
Yes, Mendota (ZIP 61342) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $152K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 30, 2016.
Mendota has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $455K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61342 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 30, 2014. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $801K in property damage in the Mendota, IL area (ZIP 61342). 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 →