ZIP code 60110, covering Carpentersville, IL, has 73 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 53 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $27M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 107 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Carpentersville is hailstorms, with 53 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Carpentersville has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (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 $21.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 30, 2018.
Carpentersville has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Carpentersville has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 15, 1978.
Carpentersville 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.
Carpentersville 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 Carpentersville was Flash Flood on Jul 12, 2017, which caused $12.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 23, 2007), causing $5M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 14, 2008 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60110 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carpentersville, IL, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Carpentersville (ZIP 60110) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 30, 2018.
Carpentersville has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 15, 1978.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60110 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 12, 2017. This event caused $12.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27M in property damage in the Carpentersville, IL area (ZIP 60110). 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 →