Federal records document 76 natural disaster events in the Mokena, IL area (ZIP 60448). These include 45 hailstorms, 7 extreme cold events, and 7 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.3M. These events have resulted in 22 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mokena is hailstorms, with 45 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Mokena 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.
Mokena 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.
Mokena has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Mokena has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
Mokena has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mokena was EF2 Tornado on Nov 12, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 18, 2025), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60448 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), extreme cold events (7 events), extreme heat events (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mokena, IL, with 45 events documented.
Yes, Mokena (ZIP 60448) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
Mokena has 6 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 $25.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60448 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 $28.3M in property damage in the Mokena, IL area (ZIP 60448). 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 →