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61061 Oregon, IL — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Oregon, IL (61061)

ZIP code 61061, covering Oregon, IL, has 54 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 34 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Oregon is hailstorms, with 34 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% 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 $11.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.

💨 Severe wind events

Oregon has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 2011.

❄️ Blizzards

Oregon has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 11, 2010.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Oregon has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 4, 2009.

🌊 Floods

Oregon has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 25, 2025.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Oregon was EF4 Tornado on Apr 9, 2015, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 9, 2015), causing $1M in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Oregon, IL (61061)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61061 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 61061?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oregon, IL, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 61061 (Oregon) prone to flooding?

Yes, Oregon (ZIP 61061) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $16K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 25, 2025.

Has Oregon (61061) ever been hit by a tornado?

Oregon has 12 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 $11.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.

What was the worst natural disaster in Oregon, IL?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61061 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 9, 2015. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 61061?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12M in property damage in the Oregon, IL area (ZIP 61061). 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 →

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