Federal records document 97 natural disaster events in the this area, area (ZIP 60124). These include 61 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.6M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (61 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
this area has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
this area has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $37.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 18, 2013.
this area 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.
this area 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 this area was Flash Flood on Jul 23, 2011, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 18, 2013), causing $6.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 24, 2010 also caused significant damage ($5.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60124 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (9 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 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, this area (ZIP 60124) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $37.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 18, 2013.
this area has 10 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60124 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 23, 2011. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.6M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 60124). 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 →