Oakford, IL (ZIP 62673) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 22 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $420K. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (22 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Oakford has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Oakford has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Oakford has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 5, 1981.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oakford was EF1 Tornado on Apr 15, 2011, which caused $300K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62673 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oakford, IL, with 22 events documented.
Oakford has 3 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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62673 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 15, 2011. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $420K in property damage in the Oakford, IL area (ZIP 62673). 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 →