Woodlawn, IL (ZIP 62898) has experienced 79 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.8M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 62 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Woodlawn is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Woodlawn has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $174K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2025.
Woodlawn has experienced 6 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 16, 2014.
Woodlawn has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 18, 2023.
Woodlawn has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $73K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Woodlawn was EF2 Tornado on May 25, 2011, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 8, 2007), causing $3M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Dec 18, 1957 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 62898 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme cold events (6 events), earthquakes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (3 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Woodlawn, IL, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60K in property damage.
Yes, Woodlawn (ZIP 62898) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $60K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2022.
Woodlawn has 14 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 $10.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 62898 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 25, 2011. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.8M in property damage in the Woodlawn, IL area (ZIP 62898). 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 →