Government agency data shows 16 natural disaster events for ZIP 62078 in Patterson, IL. These include 10 hailstorms and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $517K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (10 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2024.
Patterson has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $517K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 19, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Patterson was EF2 Tornado on May 20, 1975, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 19, 2009), causing $187K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62078 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events) and tornadoes (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Patterson, IL, with 10 events documented.
Patterson has 6 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 $517K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 19, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62078 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 20, 1975. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $517K in property damage in the Patterson, IL area (ZIP 62078). 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 →