Braidwood, IL (ZIP 60408) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 5 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.9M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2023.
Braidwood has experienced 9 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 $16.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2015.
Braidwood has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
Braidwood has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $46K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2016.
Braidwood has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2015.
Braidwood has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 22, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Braidwood was EF2 Tornado on Nov 17, 2013, which caused $10.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 23, 1961), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 17, 2013 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60408 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (5 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Braidwood, IL, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Braidwood (ZIP 60408) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $46K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2016.
Braidwood has 9 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 $16.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60408 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 17, 2013. This event caused $10.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.9M in property damage in the Braidwood, IL area (ZIP 60408). 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 →