Federal records document 79 natural disaster events in the Westchester, IL area (ZIP 60154). These include 39 hailstorms, 29 severe wind events, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 80 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (39 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Westchester has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Westchester has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 29, 1986.
Westchester has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 4, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westchester was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 5, 2003, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 12, 1976), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 12, 1976 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60154 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), severe wind events (29 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westchester, IL, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Westchester (ZIP 60154) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Westchester has 4 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 29, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60154 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 5, 2003. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.5M in property damage in the Westchester, IL area (ZIP 60154). 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 →