Paw Paw, IL (ZIP 61353) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 28 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $395K.
The dominant hazard type for Paw Paw is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
Paw Paw has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
Paw Paw has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $295K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2016.
Paw Paw has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paw Paw 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 61353 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paw Paw, IL, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Paw Paw (ZIP 61353) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
Paw Paw has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $295K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61353 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 $395K in property damage in the Paw Paw, IL area (ZIP 61353). 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 →