Princeton, IL (ZIP 61356) has experienced 121 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 79 hailstorms, 19 severe wind events, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Princeton is hailstorms, with 79 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $520K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 2021.
Princeton has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 8, 2008.
Princeton has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $335K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2011.
Princeton has experienced 1 extreme cold event 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 $198K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Princeton was EF2 Tornado on Apr 20, 2004, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Sep 22, 2005), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61356 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (79 events), severe wind events (19 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Princeton, IL, with 79 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Princeton (ZIP 61356) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $335K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2011.
Princeton has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61356 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 20, 2004. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.7M in property damage in the Princeton, IL area (ZIP 61356). 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 →