Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 60144 in this area, . These include 15 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $300K. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
this area has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
this area 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.
this area 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.
this area has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 21, 1999.
this area has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Winter Weather on Jan 24, 2018, which caused $250K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60144 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
this area has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60144 was Winter Weather, which occurred on Jan 24, 2018. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $300K in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 60144). 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 →