Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Vernon Hills, IL area (ZIP 60061). These include 37 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (37 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 27, 2024.
Vernon Hills has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $170K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 3, 2018.
Vernon Hills 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.
Vernon Hills has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
Vernon Hills 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.
Vernon Hills has experienced 2 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vernon Hills was EF4 Tornado on Sep 28, 1972, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Sep 21, 2010), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60061 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), floods (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vernon Hills, IL, with 37 events documented.
Yes, Vernon Hills (ZIP 60061) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $170K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 3, 2018.
Vernon Hills 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60061 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 28, 1972. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the Vernon Hills, IL area (ZIP 60061). 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 →