ZIP code 60539, covering Mooseheart, IL, has 71 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 55 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (55 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Mooseheart has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 27, 2024.
Mooseheart has experienced 4 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.
Mooseheart has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2018.
Mooseheart has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 3, 2007.
Mooseheart has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mooseheart was EF1 Tornado on Apr 28, 1955, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Weather (Jan 24, 2018), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60539 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold events (2 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mooseheart, IL, with 55 events documented.
Yes, Mooseheart (ZIP 60539) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $40K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Mooseheart has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 27, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60539 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 28, 1955. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Mooseheart, IL area (ZIP 60539). 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 →