Kinsman, IL (ZIP 60437) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 5 extreme cold events, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.8M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (14 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 20, 2023.
Kinsman 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.
Kinsman has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2010.
Kinsman has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 12, 2021.
Kinsman has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Kinsman 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 Kinsman was Flood on Sep 15, 2008, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 5, 2010), causing $3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60437 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), extreme cold events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kinsman, IL, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Kinsman (ZIP 60437) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 12, 2021.
Kinsman has 4 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60437 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 15, 2008. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.8M in property damage in the Kinsman, IL area (ZIP 60437). 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 →