Federal records document 150 natural disaster events in the Hanover Park, IL area (ZIP 60103). These include 103 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 17 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 34 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (103 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M 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 Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (69%) 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 $37.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 15, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hanover Park was Flash Flood on Jul 23, 2011, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 18, 2013), causing $6.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 24, 2010 also caused significant damage ($5.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60103 has experienced 150 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (103 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (17 events), and floods (13 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hanover Park, IL, with 103 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Hanover Park (ZIP 60103) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $37.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 15, 2020.
Hanover Park 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 $8.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60103 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 23, 2011. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $47.1M in property damage in the Hanover Park, IL area (ZIP 60103). 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 →