ZIP code 60119, covering Elburn, IL, has 108 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 75 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Elburn is hailstorms, with 75 recorded events making up 69% 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 Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Elburn 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.
Elburn 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.
Elburn has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $265K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elburn was EF1 Tornado on Apr 28, 1955, which caused $2.5M 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 60119 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (75 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), floods (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elburn, IL, with 75 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Elburn (ZIP 60119) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $265K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Elburn has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60119 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 28, 1955. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.5M in property damage in the Elburn, IL area (ZIP 60119). 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 →