ZIP code 60056, covering Mount Prospect, IL, has 127 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 93 hailstorms, 18 severe wind events, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 56 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mount Prospect is hailstorms, with 93 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $873K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.9M 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 Jul 15, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 21, 2011.
Mount Prospect has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $21.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 7, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Prospect was Flash Flood on Jul 23, 2011, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 18, 2013), causing $6M in damages. Flood on Sep 13, 2008 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60056 has experienced 127 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (93 events), severe wind events (18 events), tornadoes (11 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Prospect, IL, with 93 events documented. These events have caused a combined $873K in property damage.
Yes, Mount Prospect (ZIP 60056) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 7, 2018.
Mount Prospect has 11 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 21, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60056 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 23, 2011. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.6M in property damage in the Mount Prospect, IL area (ZIP 60056). 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 →