Federal records document 63 natural disaster events in the Gardner, IL area (ZIP 60424). These include 33 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 5 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.8M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Gardner is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 20, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $14.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2015.
Gardner has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
Gardner has experienced 5 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 $36K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2016.
Gardner has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2025.
Gardner has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gardner was EF2 Tornado on Nov 17, 2013, which caused $10.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 17, 2013), causing $2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60424 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (12 events), extreme cold events (5 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gardner, IL, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Gardner (ZIP 60424) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $36K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2016.
Gardner 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 $14.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 22, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60424 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 17, 2013. This event caused $10.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.8M in property damage in the Gardner, IL area (ZIP 60424). 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 →