Willow Springs, IL (ZIP 60480) has experienced 95 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 72 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $339.3M. These events have resulted in 35 recorded deaths and 526 injuries.
With 72 recorded incidents (76% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
Willow Springs has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $28M in documented property damage. 35 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Willow Springs has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
Willow Springs has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $305.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Willow Springs has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 4, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Willow Springs was Flash Flood on Jul 25, 2025, which caused $200M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 17, 2025), causing $55M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 22, 2014 also caused significant damage ($50M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60480 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (5 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Willow Springs, IL, with 72 events documented.
Yes, Willow Springs (ZIP 60480) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $305.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Willow Springs has 9 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 $28M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60480 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 25, 2025. This event caused $200M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $339.3M in property damage in the Willow Springs, IL area (ZIP 60480). 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 →