Prairie View, IL (ZIP 60069) has experienced 70 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 51 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.6M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 65 injuries.
With 51 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Prairie View has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
Prairie View has experienced 4 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). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 27, 2019.
Prairie View has experienced 4 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
Prairie View has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 14, 2017.
Prairie View has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 28, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Prairie View 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. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 21, 2011 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60069 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Prairie View, IL, with 51 events documented.
Yes, Prairie View (ZIP 60069) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 14, 2017.
Prairie View has 4 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 60069 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 $4.6M in property damage in the Prairie View, IL area (ZIP 60069). 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 →