Burlington, IL (ZIP 60109) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 30% of all recorded events (7 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
Burlington has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 12, 2023.
Burlington has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $615K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2017.
Burlington has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Burlington has experienced 2 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2018.
Burlington has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Burlington was Flash Flood on Jul 11, 2017, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Winter Weather (Jan 24, 2018), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60109 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 30% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burlington, IL, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Burlington (ZIP 60109) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $615K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2017.
Burlington has 4 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 $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60109 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 11, 2017. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Burlington, IL area (ZIP 60109). 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 →