Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 60021 in Fox River Grove, IL. These include 37 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 103 injuries.
With 37 recorded incidents (74% 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.
Fox River Grove has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $18.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 30, 2018.
Fox River Grove 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.
Fox River Grove 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.
Fox River Grove has experienced 2 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 21, 1967.
Fox River Grove has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fox River Grove was Flash Flood on Jul 12, 2017, which caused $12.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 23, 2007), causing $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 60021 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fox River Grove, IL, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Fox River Grove (ZIP 60021) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 30, 2018.
Fox River Grove has 2 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 21, 1967.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60021 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 12, 2017. This event caused $12.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.3M in property damage in the Fox River Grove, IL area (ZIP 60021). 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 →