Federal records document 121 natural disaster events in the this area, area (ZIP 60169). These include 94 hailstorms, 17 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (94 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
this area has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
this area 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Flash Flood on Sep 14, 2008, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 14, 1972), causing $2.5M in damages. 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 21, 2017 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60169 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (94 events), severe wind events (17 events), tornadoes (6 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 94 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, this area (ZIP 60169) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2016.
this area has 6 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60169 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 14, 2008. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 60169). 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 →