Cortland, IL (ZIP 60112) has a moderate disaster history with 41 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (24 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
Cortland has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Cortland has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2007.
Cortland has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 9, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cortland was Flood on Aug 23, 2007, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 9, 2007), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60112 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), severe wind events (10 events), floods (4 events), and tornadoes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cortland, IL, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Cortland (ZIP 60112) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2007.
Cortland has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 9, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60112 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 23, 2007. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Cortland, IL area (ZIP 60112). 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 →