Joliet, IL (ZIP 60432) has experienced 89 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 48 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.8M. These events have resulted in 21 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
With 48 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% 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 $31.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2004.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Joliet has experienced 7 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 9 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 15, 2015.
Joliet has experienced 7 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 4 (57%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 11 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 19, 2013.
Joliet 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 $750K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Joliet was EF3 Tornado on Mar 27, 1991, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 20, 2004), causing $5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60432 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (11 events), extreme cold events (7 events), extreme heat events (7 events), blizzards (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Joliet, IL, with 48 events documented.
Yes, Joliet (ZIP 60432) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $260K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
Joliet has 11 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 $31.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60432 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 27, 1991. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.8M in property damage in the Joliet, IL area (ZIP 60432). 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 →