ZIP code 60014, covering Crystal Lake, IL, has 86 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 67 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.9M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 179 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Crystal Lake is hailstorms, with 67 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Crystal Lake has experienced 8 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.8M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 19, 2009.
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 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2009.
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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Crystal Lake was Flood on Aug 23, 2007, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 21, 1967), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 21, 1967 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60014 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (67 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzards (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 67 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60K in property damage.
Yes, Crystal Lake (ZIP 60014) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2009.
Crystal Lake has 8 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 19, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60014 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 23, 2007. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.9M in property damage in the Crystal Lake, IL area (ZIP 60014). 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 →