Hoffman Estates, IL (ZIP 60192) has experienced 161 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 118 hailstorms, 21 severe wind events, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
With 118 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (92%) 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 $50.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 30, 2018.
Hoffman Estates has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hoffman Estates was Flash Flood on Jul 23, 2011, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 12, 2017), causing $12.7M in damages. Flash Flood on Apr 18, 2013 also caused significant damage ($6.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60192 has experienced 161 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (118 events), severe wind events (21 events), floods (12 events), and tornadoes (10 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hoffman Estates, IL, with 118 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Hoffman Estates (ZIP 60192) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 30, 2018.
Hoffman Estates has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60192 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 $56.5M in property damage in the Hoffman Estates, IL area (ZIP 60192). 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 →