Federal records document 125 natural disaster events in the Schaumburg, IL area (ZIP 60193). These include 101 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (101 total). 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 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% 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 $2M 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 Jul 15, 2024.
Schaumburg has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
Schaumburg has experienced 2 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 $301K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 30, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Schaumburg was EF1 Tornado on Jul 14, 1972, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 21, 2017), causing $1M 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 60193 has experienced 125 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (101 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (9 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Schaumburg, IL, with 101 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Schaumburg (ZIP 60193) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $301K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 30, 2018.
Schaumburg has 9 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60193 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 14, 1972. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.8M in property damage in the Schaumburg, IL area (ZIP 60193). 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 →