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60157 Medinah, IL — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Medinah, IL (60157)

Federal records document 73 natural disaster events in the Medinah, IL area (ZIP 60157). These include 52 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.7M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (52 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 27, 2024.

💨 Severe wind events

Medinah has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Medinah has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.

🌊 Floods

Medinah 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $301K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 30, 2018.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Medinah was EF1 Tornado on Jul 14, 1972, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 21, 2017), causing $1M in damages. 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Mar 31, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Medinah, IL (60157)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60157 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 60157?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Medinah, IL, with 52 events documented.

Is ZIP code 60157 (Medinah) prone to flooding?

Yes, Medinah (ZIP 60157) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $301K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 30, 2018.

Has Medinah (60157) ever been hit by a tornado?

Medinah 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.

What was the worst natural disaster in Medinah, IL?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60157 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 14, 1972. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 60157?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.7M in property damage in the Medinah, IL area (ZIP 60157). 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 →

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