ZIP code 60191, covering Wood Dale, IL, has 99 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 60 hailstorms, 18 severe wind events, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 75 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wood Dale is hailstorms, with 60 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $868K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 18% 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.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Wood Dale has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $19M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wood Dale was Flash Flood on Jul 23, 2011, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Apr 18, 2013), causing $6M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 12, 1976 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60191 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), severe wind events (18 events), tornadoes (12 events), and floods (9 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wood Dale, IL, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $868K in property damage.
Yes, Wood Dale (ZIP 60191) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Wood Dale 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 $8.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60191 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 23, 2011. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.5M in property damage in the Wood Dale, IL area (ZIP 60191). 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 →