ZIP code 60446, covering Romeoville, IL, has 173 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 120 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $348.6M. These events have resulted in 53 recorded deaths and 391 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (120 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (35%) 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 $336.6M in documented property damage. 32 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $670K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Romeoville 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.
Romeoville 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.
Romeoville 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Romeoville was EF5 Tornado on Aug 28, 1990, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 29 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 27, 1991), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 27, 1991 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60446 has experienced 173 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (120 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (12 events), extreme cold events (7 events), floods (7 events), extreme heat events (7 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Romeoville, IL, with 120 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Romeoville (ZIP 60446) 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.
Romeoville has 17 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 $336.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 10, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60446 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 28, 1990. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 29 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $348.6M in property damage in the Romeoville, IL area (ZIP 60446). 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 →