ZIP code 60401, covering Beecher, IL, has 75 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (42 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
Beecher has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Beecher has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 29, 2012.
Beecher has experienced 3 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Beecher was EF2 Tornado on Jun 30, 2014, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 26, 2010), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60401 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (23 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Beecher, IL, with 42 events documented.
Yes, Beecher (ZIP 60401) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
Beecher has 23 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60401 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 30, 2014. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Beecher, IL area (ZIP 60401). 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 →