Tinley Park, IL (ZIP 60477) has experienced 97 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 57 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 7 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $57.2M. These events have resulted in 56 recorded deaths and 521 injuries.
With 57 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. 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 $54.9M in documented property damage. 33 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Tinley 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.
Tinley 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.
Tinley Park has experienced 5 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.
Tinley Park has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tinley Park 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. EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 2008 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60477 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), tornadoes (14 events), extreme cold events (7 events), extreme heat events (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (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 Tinley Park, IL, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Tinley Park (ZIP 60477) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
Tinley Park has 14 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 $54.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60477 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 $57.2M in property damage in the Tinley Park, IL area (ZIP 60477). 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 →