ZIP code 60422, covering Flossmoor, IL, has 76 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.4M. These events have resulted in 23 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (36 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
Flossmoor has experienced 8 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.
Flossmoor has experienced 7 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 9 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2015.
Flossmoor has experienced 7 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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). 11 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 19, 2013.
Flossmoor 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 $750K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Flossmoor was EF2 Tornado on Nov 12, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 7, 2008), causing $4M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 7, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60422 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold events (7 events), extreme heat events (7 events), blizzards (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Flossmoor, IL, with 36 events documented.
Yes, Flossmoor (ZIP 60422) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 20, 2014.
Flossmoor has 13 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 $30.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60422 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 12, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.4M in property damage in the Flossmoor, IL area (ZIP 60422). 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 →