Putnam, IL (ZIP 61560) has experienced 58 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.3M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Putnam is hailstorms, with 37 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
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 $9.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
Putnam has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Putnam has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2020.
Putnam has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 11, 2007.
Putnam has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $66K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Putnam was EF2 Tornado on Apr 20, 2004, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 18, 2013), causing $5.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 5, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61560 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Putnam, IL, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60K in property damage.
Yes, Putnam (ZIP 61560) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2020.
Putnam 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 $9.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61560 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 $15.3M in property damage in the Putnam, IL area (ZIP 61560). 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 →