Federal records document 60 natural disaster events in the Oglesby, IL area (ZIP 61348). These include 37 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
With 37 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Oglesby has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $527.5K in documented property damage. 11 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 2017.
Oglesby has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $152K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2011.
Oglesby has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 15, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oglesby was 80 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 30, 2003, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 6, 1951), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61348 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oglesby, IL, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Oglesby (ZIP 61348) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $152K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2011.
Oglesby has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $527.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61348 was 80 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Apr 30, 2003. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Oglesby, IL area (ZIP 61348). 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 →