Government agency data shows 23 natural disaster events for ZIP 62359 in Paloma, IL. These include 13 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 2 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $35K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
With 13 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2019.
Paloma has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
Paloma has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
Paloma has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2002.
Paloma has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 1955.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paloma was EF2 Tornado on May 26, 1955, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62359 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme heat events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paloma, IL, with 13 events documented.
Paloma has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 1955.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62359 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 26, 1955. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35K in property damage in the Paloma, IL area (ZIP 62359). 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 →