ZIP code 60134, covering Geneva, IL, has 92 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 66 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Geneva is hailstorms, with 66 recorded events making up 72% 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.
Geneva has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Geneva has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
Geneva 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.
Geneva 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.
Geneva 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Geneva was EF1 Tornado on Apr 28, 1955, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 28, 1955), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60134 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Geneva, IL, with 66 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Geneva (ZIP 60134) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $115K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Geneva has 9 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60134 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 $6M in property damage in the Geneva, IL area (ZIP 60134). 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 →