Dawson, IL (ZIP 62520) has experienced 60 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 33 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (32 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
Dawson has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (60%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Dawson has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Dawson has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $415K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Dawson has experienced 3 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). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 14, 2016.
Dawson 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 Feb 2, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dawson was Winter Storm on Dec 1, 2006, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Feb 20, 2014), causing $990K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62520 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dawson, IL, with 32 events documented.
Dawson has 10 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62520 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 1, 2006. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.3M in property damage in the Dawson, IL area (ZIP 62520). 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 →