ZIP code 60452, covering Oak Forest, IL, has 86 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 54 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 7 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.5M. These events have resulted in 56 recorded deaths and 519 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (54 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2024.
Oak Forest 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50.8M in documented property damage. 33 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Oak Forest 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.
Oak Forest 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.
Oak Forest has experienced 4 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.
Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest was EF4 Tornado on Apr 21, 1967, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 33 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 12, 1965), causing $25M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60452 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (7 events), extreme heat events (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oak Forest, IL, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Oak Forest (ZIP 60452) 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.
Oak Forest has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60452 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 21, 1967. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 33 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.5M in property damage in the Oak Forest, IL area (ZIP 60452). 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 →