Federal records document 97 natural disaster events in the Custer Park, IL area (ZIP 60481). These include 41 hailstorms, 25 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $48.4M. These events have resulted in 25 recorded deaths and 159 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Custer Park is hailstorms, with 41 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 13, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (8%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $45.5M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Custer Park has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 25, 2024.
Custer 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.
Custer 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.
Custer Park has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Custer Park was EF2 Tornado on Nov 12, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 17, 2013), causing $10.8M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 17, 1963 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60481 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), tornadoes (25 events), floods (8 events), extreme cold events (7 events), extreme heat events (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Custer Park, IL, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $150K in property damage.
Yes, Custer Park (ZIP 60481) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 25, 2024.
Custer Park has 25 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 $45.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60481 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 12, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $48.4M in property damage in the Custer Park, IL area (ZIP 60481). 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 →