Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 62627 in Panther Creek, IL. These include 18 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
With 18 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2021.
Panther Creek has experienced 7 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 $535K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Panther Creek has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $150K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Panther Creek has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $206K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 14, 2023.
Panther Creek 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 1, 2019.
Panther Creek has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 20, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Panther Creek was EF1 Tornado on Dec 1, 2018, which caused $260K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 23, 1960), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62627 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Panther Creek, IL, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Panther Creek (ZIP 62627) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $206K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 14, 2023.
Panther Creek has 7 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 $535K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62627 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 1, 2018. This event caused $260K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Panther Creek, IL area (ZIP 62627). 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 →