Federal records document 151 natural disaster events in the Elk Grove Villag, IL area (ZIP 60007). These include 106 hailstorms, 21 severe wind events, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $32M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 108 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (106 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $923K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.4M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
Elk Grove Villag has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $18.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elk Grove Villag was Flash Flood on Jul 23, 2011, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 18, 2013), causing $6M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 12, 1976 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60007 has experienced 151 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (106 events), severe wind events (21 events), tornadoes (17 events), and floods (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elk Grove Villag, IL, with 106 events documented. These events have caused a combined $923K in property damage.
Yes, Elk Grove Villag (ZIP 60007) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Elk Grove Villag has 17 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 $11.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60007 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 23, 2011. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32M in property damage in the Elk Grove Villag, IL area (ZIP 60007). 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 →