ZIP code 60083, covering Wadsworth, IL, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.9M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wadsworth is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Wadsworth has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 3, 2019.
Wadsworth has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $655K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2011.
Wadsworth 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.
Wadsworth has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 11, 2019.
Wadsworth 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 Wadsworth was EF2 Tornado on Apr 19, 1996, which caused $6.6M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 30, 2011), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60083 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wadsworth, IL, with 38 events documented.
Yes, Wadsworth (ZIP 60083) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $105K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 11, 2019.
Wadsworth has 8 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 $7.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 3, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60083 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 19, 1996. This event caused $6.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.9M in property damage in the Wadsworth, IL area (ZIP 60083). 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 →