Federal records document 101 natural disaster events in the Bensenville, IL area (ZIP 60106). These include 58 hailstorms, 23 severe wind events, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 78 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (58 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $873K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Bensenville has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $19M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bensenville 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 60106 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), severe wind events (23 events), tornadoes (12 events), and floods (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bensenville, IL, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $873K in property damage.
Yes, Bensenville (ZIP 60106) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Bensenville has 12 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 Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60106 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 $29.3M in property damage in the Bensenville, IL area (ZIP 60106). 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 →