ZIP code 60503, covering this area, , has 84 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 62 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $255.9M. These events have resulted in 29 recorded deaths and 366 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (62 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $254.3M in documented property damage. 29 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
this area has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
this area has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area 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 12, 1976), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 14, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60503 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (7 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, this area (ZIP 60503) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
this area has 11 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 $254.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60503 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 $255.9M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 60503). 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 →