Morris, IL (ZIP 60450) has experienced 104 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 54 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $129.5M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 122 injuries.
With 54 recorded incidents (52% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (9%) 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 $91.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (92%) 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 $37.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 25, 2024.
Morris has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
Morris 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.
Morris 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 Morris was EF2 Tornado on Nov 12, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 22, 2015), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 12, 1965 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60450 has experienced 104 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), tornadoes (23 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Morris, IL, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250K in property damage.
Yes, Morris (ZIP 60450) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $37.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 25, 2024.
Morris has 23 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 $91.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60450 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 12, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $129.5M in property damage in the Morris, IL area (ZIP 60450). 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 →