Crystal Lake, IL (ZIP 60012) has experienced 76 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 59 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.2M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 79 injuries.
With 59 recorded incidents (78% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Crystal Lake has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $825K in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 2021.
Crystal Lake has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 11, 2016.
Crystal Lake has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 27, 2024.
Crystal Lake has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 23, 2012.
Crystal Lake has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 12, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Crystal Lake was Flood on Jul 12, 2017, which caused $3.9M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 7, 2007), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60012 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Crystal Lake, IL, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Crystal Lake (ZIP 60012) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 12, 2017.
Crystal Lake has 7 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 $825K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60012 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 12, 2017. This event caused $3.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.2M in property damage in the Crystal Lake, IL area (ZIP 60012). 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 →