Federal records document 94 natural disaster events in the Winfield, IL area (ZIP 60190). These include 60 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 22 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (60 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
There have been 14 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 Jul 15, 2024.
Winfield has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $430K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 15, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Winfield 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 60190 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (14 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winfield, IL, with 60 events documented.
Yes, Winfield (ZIP 60190) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $430K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 15, 2020.
Winfield has 15 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 10, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60190 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 $5M in property damage in the Winfield, IL area (ZIP 60190). 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 →