this area, (ZIP 60189) has experienced 108 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 72 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 24 injuries.
With 72 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% 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 24, 2025.
this area has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $330K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 15, 2020.
this area has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 9, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was EF2 Tornado on Jul 17, 1972, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Mar 31, 2007), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60189 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (14 events), floods (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 72 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, this area (ZIP 60189) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $330K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 15, 2020.
this area 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 $3.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60189 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 $5.4M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 60189). 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 →