Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the University Park, IL area (ZIP 60466). These include 33 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.3M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for University Park is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
University Park has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
University Park 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 $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 29, 2012.
University Park has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 20, 2014.
University Park has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for University Park was EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 2008, which caused $5.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 7, 2008), causing $4M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 7, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60466 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in University Park, IL, with 33 events documented.
Yes, University Park (ZIP 60466) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $525K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 20, 2014.
University Park has 10 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 $10.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60466 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 2008. This event caused $5.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.3M in property damage in the University Park, IL area (ZIP 60466). 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 →