Richton Park, IL (ZIP 60471) has experienced 56 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 7 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.9M. These events have resulted in 21 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
With 27 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
Richton Park has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
Richton Park 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.
Richton Park 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.
Richton Park 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.
Richton Park has experienced 2 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 Richton Park was EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 2008, which caused $5.5M 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 60471 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (7 events), extreme heat events (7 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richton Park, IL, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Richton Park (ZIP 60471) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 14, 2008.
Richton Park 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 $10.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60471 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 2008. This event caused $5.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.9M in property damage in the Richton Park, IL area (ZIP 60471). 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 →