Steger, IL (ZIP 60475) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 33 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.3M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Steger is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
Steger has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
Steger has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Steger 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.
Steger 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Steger was EF2 Tornado on Jun 7, 2008, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 24, 2007), causing $4M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 7, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60475 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Steger, IL, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Steger (ZIP 60475) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2014.
Steger has 7 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60475 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 2008. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.3M in property damage in the Steger, IL area (ZIP 60475). 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 →