Federal records document 51 natural disaster events in the Oakwood, IL area (ZIP 61858). These include 33 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.7M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Oakwood is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2023.
Oakwood has experienced 8 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 2, 2024.
Oakwood has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2019.
Oakwood has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Oakwood has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 28, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oakwood was 1.8" Hail on May 16, 2019, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 22, 1991), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61858 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oakwood, IL, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Oakwood has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61858 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 16, 2019. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.7M in property damage in the Oakwood, IL area (ZIP 61858). 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 →