Oakdale, IL (ZIP 62268) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 35 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Oakdale is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 69% 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 May 16, 2025.
Oakdale has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $930K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 8, 2009.
Oakdale has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $310K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
Oakdale has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 20, 2005.
Oakdale has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 31, 1987.
Oakdale has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 9, 1986.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oakdale was Flood on Mar 18, 2008, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 30, 2004), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62268 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oakdale, IL, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Oakdale (ZIP 62268) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $310K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
Oakdale has 9 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 $930K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 8, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62268 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 18, 2008. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Oakdale, IL area (ZIP 62268). 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 →