Federal records document 68 natural disaster events in the Lindenhurst, IL area (ZIP 60046). These include 46 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (46 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Lindenhurst has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Lindenhurst 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 $900K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 3, 2018.
Lindenhurst 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.
Lindenhurst has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 31, 2010.
Lindenhurst 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 Lindenhurst was EF2 Tornado on Oct 9, 1958, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 2, 2015), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60046 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lindenhurst, IL, with 46 events documented.
Yes, Lindenhurst (ZIP 60046) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $900K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 3, 2018.
Lindenhurst has 10 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 $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 10, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60046 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 9, 1958. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.1M in property damage in the Lindenhurst, IL area (ZIP 60046). 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 →