ZIP code 62021, covering Dorsey, IL, has 61 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 12 extreme heat events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. These events have resulted in 16 recorded deaths and 102 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (38 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 14, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded extreme heat events in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 12 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 1, 2012.
Dorsey has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 18, 2024.
Dorsey has experienced 3 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 3, 2008.
Dorsey has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2006.
Dorsey has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 22, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dorsey was Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006, which caused $1.7M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (May 12, 2000), causing $160K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62021 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), extreme heat events (12 events), tornadoes (4 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dorsey, IL, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $160K in property damage.
Dorsey has 4 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 $150K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 18, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62021 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 1, 2006. This event caused $1.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Dorsey, IL area (ZIP 62021). 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 →