Federal records document 74 natural disaster events in the Hillside, IL area (ZIP 60163). These include 38 hailstorms, 27 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 70 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (38 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Hillside has experienced 5 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 Aug 10, 2020.
Hillside has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hillside 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 60163 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), severe wind events (27 events), tornadoes (5 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hillside, IL, with 38 events documented.
Yes, Hillside (ZIP 60163) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Hillside has 5 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 Aug 10, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60163 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 $13.2M in property damage in the Hillside, IL area (ZIP 60163). 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 →