ZIP code 60047, covering Long Grove, IL, has 113 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 83 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.6M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 145 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Long Grove is hailstorms, with 83 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $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 Aug 27, 2024.
Long Grove has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
Long 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 $12.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 3, 2018.
Long 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.
Long 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Long Grove was Flash Flood on Jul 12, 2017, which caused $12.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 21, 1967), causing $2.5M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Sep 21, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60047 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (83 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Long Grove, IL, with 83 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Long Grove (ZIP 60047) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 3, 2018.
Long Grove has 6 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60047 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 $16.6M in property damage in the Long Grove, IL area (ZIP 60047). 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 →