Federal records document 67 natural disaster events in the Huntley, IL area (ZIP 60142). These include 50 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.2M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 78 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (50 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Huntley has experienced 7 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 $577.5K in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 12, 2023.
Huntley has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $8.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
Huntley has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 11, 2016.
Huntley has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 23, 2012.
Huntley has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Huntley was Flood on Aug 23, 2007, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 13, 2008), causing $3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60142 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Huntley, IL, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $55K in property damage.
Yes, Huntley (ZIP 60142) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
Huntley has 7 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 $577.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60142 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 23, 2007. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.2M in property damage in the Huntley, IL area (ZIP 60142). 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 →