ZIP code 60188, covering Carol Stream, IL, has 108 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 69 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 15 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 22 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Carol Stream is hailstorms, with 69 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% 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 Jul 15, 2024.
Carol Stream has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $711K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 15, 2020.
Carol Stream has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 9, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carol Stream was EF2 Tornado on Jul 17, 1972, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 14, 1972), causing $2.5M in damages. 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Mar 31, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60188 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (15 events), floods (6 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carol Stream, IL, with 69 events documented.
Yes, Carol Stream (ZIP 60188) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $711K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 15, 2020.
Carol Stream has 17 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 $6.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60188 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 17, 1972. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8M in property damage in the Carol Stream, IL area (ZIP 60188). 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 →