ZIP code 60101, covering Addison, IL, has 133 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 77 hailstorms, 28 severe wind events, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 87 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Addison is hailstorms, with 77 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Addison has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $19.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Addison has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 9, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Addison was Flash Flood on Jul 23, 2011, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 18, 2013), causing $6M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 12, 1976 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60101 has experienced 133 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), severe wind events (28 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (10 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Addison, IL, with 77 events documented.
Yes, Addison (ZIP 60101) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Addison has 17 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 $8.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60101 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 23, 2011. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.2M in property damage in the Addison, IL area (ZIP 60101). 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 →