ZIP code 60440, covering Bolingbrook, IL, has 127 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 102 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $65.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 43 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (102 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $54.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2021.
Bolingbrook has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $10.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Bolingbrook has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $470K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bolingbrook 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. Flash Flood on Sep 14, 2008 also caused significant damage ($8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60440 has experienced 127 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (102 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (7 events), and severe wind events (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bolingbrook, IL, with 102 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Bolingbrook (ZIP 60440) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Bolingbrook has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $54.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60440 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 $65.1M in property damage in the Bolingbrook, IL area (ZIP 60440). 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 →