Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the Gilberts, IL area (ZIP 60136). These include 44 hailstorms, 4 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (44 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
Gilberts has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Gilberts has experienced 3 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 15, 1978.
Gilberts 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.
Gilberts 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.
Gilberts has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 24, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gilberts was Flash Flood on Sep 14, 2008, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 21, 1967), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60136 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (3 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 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gilberts, IL, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Gilberts (ZIP 60136) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 24, 2010.
Gilberts has 3 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 15, 1978.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60136 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 14, 2008. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.2M in property damage in the Gilberts, IL area (ZIP 60136). 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 →