ZIP code 62360, covering Payson, IL, has 68 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 50 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 12 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (50 total). Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
Payson has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $18.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2013.
Payson has experienced 4 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 27, 2008.
Payson 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.
Payson has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 27, 2011.
Payson has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 29, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Payson was Flood on Jun 3, 2008, which caused $18M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 14, 1961), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62360 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Payson, IL, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Payson (ZIP 62360) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2013.
Payson has 4 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 27, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62360 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 3, 2008. This event caused $18M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.9M in property damage in the Payson, IL area (ZIP 62360). 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 →