ZIP code 60131, covering Franklin Park, IL, has 105 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 61 hailstorms, 28 severe wind events, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 77 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Franklin Park is hailstorms, with 61 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $883K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Franklin Park 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 $22M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Franklin Park has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 12, 1976.
The most significant disaster event on record for Franklin Park 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. Flash Flood on Sep 11, 2022 also caused significant damage ($3.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60131 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), severe wind events (28 events), floods (9 events), and tornadoes (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Franklin Park, IL, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $883K in property damage.
Yes, Franklin Park (ZIP 60131) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Franklin Park has 7 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 12, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60131 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 $28.8M in property damage in the Franklin Park, IL area (ZIP 60131). 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 →