Patoka, IL (ZIP 62875) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (20 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 Apr 7, 2024.
Patoka has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Patoka has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $128K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Patoka has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 1, 2017.
Patoka has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 18, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Patoka was EF2 Tornado on Nov 9, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 21, 1954), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62875 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (6 events), earthquakes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Patoka, IL, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Patoka (ZIP 62875) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $128K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Patoka 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62875 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 9, 1984. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1M in property damage in the Patoka, IL area (ZIP 62875). 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 →