Federal records document 108 natural disaster events in the Aurora, IL area (ZIP 60505). These include 84 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5M. A total of 16 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 84 recorded incidents (78% 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 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.
Aurora has experienced 10 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 Jun 8, 2025.
Aurora has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Aurora 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Aurora was EF3 Tornado on Mar 12, 1976, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 14, 2008), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60505 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (84 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Aurora, IL, with 84 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Aurora (ZIP 60505) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Aurora 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60505 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 12, 1976. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5M in property damage in the Aurora, IL area (ZIP 60505). 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 →