ZIP code 60194, covering Hoffman Estates, IL, has 101 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 81 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hoffman Estates is hailstorms, with 81 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. 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 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 $1M 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.
Hoffman Estates has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
Hoffman Estates has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 29, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hoffman Estates 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60194 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (81 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (6 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hoffman Estates, IL, with 81 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Hoffman Estates (ZIP 60194) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 29, 2016.
Hoffman Estates has 6 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60194 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 $3.9M in property damage in the Hoffman Estates, IL area (ZIP 60194). 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 →