ZIP code 62204, covering Washington Park, IL, has 183 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 83 extreme heat events, 78 hailstorms, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $83M. These events have resulted in 43 recorded deaths and 3,121 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Washington Park is extreme heat events, with 83 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 74 (89%) 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). 41 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Hailstorms account for 43% of the disaster record here, with 78 events documented. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 10, 2003.
Washington Park has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $8.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Washington Park has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $43.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2007.
Washington Park has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 15, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Washington Park was Winter Storm on Nov 30, 2006, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 1, 1983), causing $25M in damages. Flood on Jun 2, 2019 also caused significant damage ($8.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62204 has experienced 183 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include extreme heat events (83 events), hailstorms (78 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is extreme heat events, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Extreme heat events are the most frequently recorded hazard in Washington Park, IL, with 83 events documented.
Yes, Washington Park (ZIP 62204) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Washington Park has 11 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 $30.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 10, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62204 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Nov 30, 2006. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $83M in property damage in the Washington Park, IL area (ZIP 62204). 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 →