ZIP code 60008, covering Rolling Meadows, IL, has 106 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 79 hailstorms, 18 severe wind events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 44 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Rolling Meadows is hailstorms, with 79 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% 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 Feb 27, 2024.
Rolling Meadows has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
Rolling Meadows has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 24, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rolling Meadows was EF1 Tornado on Jul 14, 1972, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 21, 2017), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60008 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (79 events), severe wind events (18 events), tornadoes (8 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rolling Meadows, IL, with 79 events documented. These events have caused a combined $55K in property damage.
Yes, Rolling Meadows (ZIP 60008) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 24, 2007.
Rolling Meadows has 8 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60008 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 14, 1972. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.3M in property damage in the Rolling Meadows, IL area (ZIP 60008). 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 →