Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 61943 in Oakland, IL. These include 34 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M.
With 34 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
Oakland has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
Oakland has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $310K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 9, 2013.
Oakland has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oakland was Winter Storm on Feb 1, 2011, which caused $350K in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jan 29, 2013), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61943 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oakland, IL, with 34 events documented.
Oakland has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61943 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Feb 1, 2011. This event caused $350K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Oakland, IL area (ZIP 61943). 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 →