Federal records document 57 natural disaster events in the Wonder Lake, IL area (ZIP 60097). These include 39 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (39 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Wonder Lake has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $8.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2019.
Wonder Lake has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 7, 2008.
Wonder Lake 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.
Wonder Lake has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 2021.
Wonder Lake 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wonder Lake was Flood on Jul 12, 2017, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 12, 2017), causing $3.9M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60097 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wonder Lake, IL, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Wonder Lake (ZIP 60097) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2019.
Wonder Lake has 3 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60097 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 12, 2017. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.1M in property damage in the Wonder Lake, IL area (ZIP 60097). 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 →