Downers Grove, IL (ZIP 60516) has experienced 96 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 67 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $244.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Downers Grove is hailstorms, with 67 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (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 $28.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 12, 2023.
Downers Grove has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $210.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Downers Grove has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 2025.
Downers Grove has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 9, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Downers Grove was Flash Flood on Jul 25, 2025, which caused $200M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 27, 1991), causing $25M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 14, 2008 also caused significant damage ($8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60516 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (67 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Downers Grove, IL, with 67 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, Downers Grove (ZIP 60516) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $210.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Downers Grove has 12 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 $28.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60516 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 $244.5M in property damage in the Downers Grove, IL area (ZIP 60516). 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 →