Hodgkins, IL (ZIP 60525) has experienced 99 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 61 hailstorms, 22 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $312.8M. A total of 20 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Hodgkins is hailstorms, with 61 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Hodgkins has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Hodgkins has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $305.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Hodgkins has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 4, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hodgkins 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 60525 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), severe wind events (22 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (6 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hodgkins, IL, with 61 events documented.
Yes, Hodgkins (ZIP 60525) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $305.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Hodgkins 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 $800K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60525 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 $312.8M in property damage in the Hodgkins, IL area (ZIP 60525). 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 →