ZIP code 60419, covering Dolton, IL, has 57 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $312.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 13 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (30 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $101K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (82%) 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 $311.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
Dolton has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Dolton 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 $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 29, 2012.
Dolton has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 21, 1967.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dolton was Flash Flood on Aug 17, 2025, which caused $230M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 17, 2023), causing $50M in damages. Flood on Sep 14, 2008 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60419 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (3 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dolton, IL, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $101K in property damage.
Yes, Dolton (ZIP 60419) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $311.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
Dolton has 3 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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 21, 1967.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60419 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 17, 2025. This event caused $230M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $312.2M in property damage in the Dolton, IL area (ZIP 60419). 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 →