Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 61862 in Penfield, IL. These include 8 blizzards, 7 hailstorms, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.8M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
With 8 recorded incidents (35% of all events), blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 2, 2024.
Penfield has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 27, 2023.
Penfield has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. 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 $27.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
Penfield has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 28, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Penfield was EF3 Tornado on Apr 9, 1953, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 17, 2013), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61862 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (8 events), hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Penfield, IL, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Penfield has 6 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 $27.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61862 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 9, 1953. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.8M in property damage in the Penfield, IL area (ZIP 61862). 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 →