Naperville, IL (ZIP 60540) has experienced 105 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 78 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.9M. A total of 16 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Naperville is hailstorms, with 78 recorded events making up 74% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $31K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Naperville has experienced 9 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 Jul 24, 2025.
Naperville has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $10.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 25, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Naperville was Flash Flood on Sep 14, 2008, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 12, 1976), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Dec 27, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 60540 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (78 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (9 events), and floods (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Naperville, IL, with 78 events documented. These events have caused a combined $31K in property damage.
Yes, Naperville (ZIP 60540) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 25, 2025.
Naperville has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 60540 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 14, 2008. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.9M in property damage in the Naperville, IL area (ZIP 60540). 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 →