Pekin, IL (ZIP 61554) has experienced 159 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 116 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $999.6M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 172 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pekin is hailstorms, with 116 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $570K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $972.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Pekin has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Pekin has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (56%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 25, 2020.
Pekin has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 13, 2024.
Pekin has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $21.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pekin was EF4 Tornado on Nov 17, 2013, which caused $910M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 17, 2013), causing $45M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2013 also caused significant damage ($21.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61554 has experienced 159 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (116 events), tornadoes (21 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (9 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pekin, IL, with 116 events documented. These events have caused a combined $570K in property damage.
Yes, Pekin (ZIP 61554) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $21.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2013.
Pekin has 21 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $972.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61554 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 17, 2013. This event caused $910M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $999.6M in property damage in the Pekin, IL area (ZIP 61554). 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 →