Federal records document 63 natural disaster events in the Sycamore, IL area (ZIP 60178). These include 31 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.4M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (31 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Sycamore has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $552.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 2024.
Sycamore has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 8 (100%) 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 $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2017.
Sycamore has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 10, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sycamore was Flash Flood on Sep 13, 2008, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 23, 2007), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 9, 2007 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60178 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (8 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sycamore, IL, with 31 events documented.
Yes, Sycamore (ZIP 60178) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2017.
Sycamore has 10 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 $552.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60178 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 13, 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 $7.4M in property damage in the Sycamore, IL area (ZIP 60178). 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 →