ZIP code 60089, covering Buffalo Grove, IL, has 102 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 77 hailstorms, 17 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 47 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Buffalo Grove is hailstorms, with 77 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.9M 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 Feb 27, 2024.
Buffalo Grove has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
Buffalo Grove has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 27, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buffalo Grove was Flood on Sep 13, 2008, which caused $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 60089 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), severe wind events (17 events), tornadoes (6 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buffalo Grove, IL, with 77 events documented.
Yes, Buffalo Grove (ZIP 60089) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 27, 2008.
Buffalo Grove has 6 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 $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60089 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 13, 2008. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.4M in property damage in the Buffalo Grove, IL area (ZIP 60089). 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 →