Government records show 278 natural disaster events affecting the Bedford Park, IL area (ZIP 60638) — a notably active disaster history. These include 100 extreme cold events, 79 hailstorms, and 53 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $138.3M. These events have resulted in 505 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bedford Park is extreme cold events, with 100 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 20 (20%) 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). 149 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 18, 2016.
Hailstorms account for 28% of the disaster record here, with 79 events documented. Hail-related events have caused a combined $765K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
Extreme heat events account for 19% of the disaster record here, with 53 events documented. Of these, 32 (60%) 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). Heat-related events have caused a combined $775K in documented property damage. 341 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Sep 11, 2013.
There have been 22 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Bedford Park has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $134.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
Bedford Park has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bedford Park was Flash Flood on Aug 17, 2025, which caused $55M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 22, 2014), causing $50M in damages. Lakeshore Flood on Jan 11, 2020 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60638 has experienced 278 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme cold events (100 events), hailstorms (79 events), extreme heat events (53 events), severe wind events (22 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (6 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is extreme cold events, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Extreme cold events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bedford Park, IL, with 100 events documented.
Yes, Bedford Park (ZIP 60638) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $134.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
Bedford Park has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $550K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60638 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 17, 2025. This event caused $55M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $138.3M in property damage in the Bedford Park, IL area (ZIP 60638). 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 →