Federal records document 82 natural disaster events in the New Lenox, IL area (ZIP 60451). These include 46 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. These events have resulted in 21 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for New Lenox is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
New Lenox has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2018.
New Lenox has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
New Lenox 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.
New Lenox 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.
New Lenox 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 New Lenox was EF1 Tornado on Apr 20, 2004, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 18, 2025), causing $1M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 17, 2013 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60451 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (9 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 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Lenox, IL, with 46 events documented.
Yes, New Lenox (ZIP 60451) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
New Lenox has 9 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 $6.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60451 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 20, 2004. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.4M in property damage in the New Lenox, IL area (ZIP 60451). 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 →