Federal records document 60 natural disaster events in the Pittsburg, IL area (ZIP 62974). These include 21 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 49 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (21 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
Pittsburg has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $329K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2022.
Pittsburg has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Pittsburg 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 $25.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 2018.
Pittsburg has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
Pittsburg has experienced 5 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 4 (80%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense 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 Aug 21, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pittsburg was EF3 Tornado on Nov 19, 1991, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 8, 2009), causing $4.5M in damages. 2" Hail on May 2, 2002 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62974 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (5 events), extreme heat events (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pittsburg, IL, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Pittsburg (ZIP 62974) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $329K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2022.
Pittsburg 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 $25.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62974 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 19, 1991. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34.3M in property damage in the Pittsburg, IL area (ZIP 62974). 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 →