Spring Grove, IL (ZIP 60081) has experienced 71 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 48 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $17M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 48 recorded incidents (68% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (58%) 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 $14.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2020.
Spring Grove has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 2021.
Spring 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.
Spring 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.
Spring Grove has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Spring Grove was Flash Flood on Apr 17, 2013, which caused $4.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 12, 2017), causing $4M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 8, 2008 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60081 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spring Grove, IL, with 48 events documented.
Yes, Spring Grove (ZIP 60081) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2020.
Spring Grove has 4 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60081 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Apr 17, 2013. This event caused $4.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17M in property damage in the Spring Grove, IL area (ZIP 60081). 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 →