ZIP code 62975, covering Pomona, IL, has 76 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 floods, 14 hailstorms, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.4M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 228 injuries.
With 31 recorded incidents (41% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 14 (45%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 15, 2021.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (91%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
Pomona has experienced 7 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $3M 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 Feb 19, 2015.
Pomona has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 24, 2014.
Pomona has experienced 3 extreme heat events 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 heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 6, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pomona was Frost/Freeze on Apr 8, 2007, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Dec 18, 1957), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jan 1, 2016 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62975 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (31 events), hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme cold events (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme heat events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pomona, IL, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Pomona (ZIP 62975) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 15, 2021.
Pomona has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 24, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62975 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Apr 8, 2007. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.4M in property damage in the Pomona, IL area (ZIP 62975). 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 →