ZIP code 60527, covering this area, , has 90 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 62 hailstorms, 10 severe wind events, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $350.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 35 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (62 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
this area has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 2022.
this area has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $315.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
this area has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $28.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
this area has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 4, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area 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 60527 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), severe wind events (10 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30K in property damage.
Yes, this area (ZIP 60527) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $315.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
this area has 8 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 $28.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60527 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 $350.2M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 60527). 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 →