Federal records document 101 natural disaster events in the Wayne, IL area (ZIP 60184). These include 61 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $41.5M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 35 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (61 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
Wayne has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $34.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 15, 2020.
Wayne has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2018.
Wayne has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wayne was Flash Flood on Jul 23, 2011, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 18, 2013), causing $6.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 24, 2010 also caused significant damage ($5.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60184 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wayne, IL, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Wayne (ZIP 60184) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $34.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 15, 2020.
Wayne has 12 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 $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60184 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 23, 2011. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $41.5M in property damage in the Wayne, IL area (ZIP 60184). 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 →