Shorewood, IL (ZIP 60435) has experienced 145 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 95 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 16 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $61M. These events have resulted in 23 recorded deaths and 36 injuries.
With 95 recorded incidents (66% 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 13, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (19%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $59.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $470K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Shorewood 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.
Shorewood 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.
Shorewood 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 Shorewood was EF3 Tornado on Mar 27, 1991, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 27, 1991), causing $25M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 20, 2004 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60435 has experienced 145 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (95 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (16 events), extreme cold events (7 events), extreme heat events (7 events), blizzards (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shorewood, IL, with 95 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Shorewood (ZIP 60435) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 2, 2006.
Shorewood has 16 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 $59.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 10, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60435 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 $61M in property damage in the Shorewood, IL area (ZIP 60435). 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 →