Elmhurst, IL (ZIP 60126) has experienced 113 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 56 hailstorms, 37 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 89 injuries.
With 56 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $898K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 37 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Elmhurst has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Elmhurst 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 $19.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Elmhurst has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 9, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elmhurst was Flash Flood on Jul 23, 2011, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 18, 2013), causing $6M in damages. 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 5, 2003 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60126 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), severe wind events (37 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (9 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elmhurst, IL, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $898K in property damage.
Yes, Elmhurst (ZIP 60126) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Elmhurst has 10 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 $6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60126 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 23, 2011. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.4M in property damage in the Elmhurst, IL area (ZIP 60126). 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 →